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A Sonnet Sequence from 

The Passion and other 

Scriptural Sonnets 



By 

OLIVER OPP-DYKE Y^-'-^ 

Author of The Omar Sonnets, The Lefra Lyrics, etc. 



^^ Behold, and see if there be any sorronv like unto my sorrow.** 



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Copyright, 1905, 1910, by 
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INSCRIBED 

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DR. G. CAMPBELL MORGAN 

Westminster Chapel 
London 

Accept this book as token, small but true, 
Of gratefulness and admiration due 
From only one of all the flock that you 
Have led to See and Hear and Feel anew. 



preface 

^^|5|0THING by way of originality is 
jlj^ claimed for the verse in the following 
pages, unless it be the use of the son- 
net form as an appropriate vehicle of expres- 
sion for certain Scriptural passages. Most 
of the lines have been deliberately copied 
from the text of the Authorized Version. In 
many cases the author's task has been little 
more than that of transposition and rhyme. 
Ehythm abounds throughout the Scriptures 
and very often it is the rhythm of iambic pen- 
tameter. The rhyme of course had to be sup- 
plied in order to slip the content into the 
sonnet mold. But there is no doubt whatever 
in the minds of those who have given the 
matter thought, that The Beatitudes, The 
Lord's Prayer, The Commandments, most 
of The Psalms, and many paragraphs in the 
four Gospels are sonnet in spirit and all but 
sonnet in form. Indeed, there are many pas- 
sages which have the exact number of verses 
and the distinctly marked ebb and flow of the 
sonnet. Nor are the above-named portions 

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Preface 

of Holy Writ by any means the only ones of 
which this is true. The author believes that 
there are a sufficient number of sonnet units 
from Genesis to Eevelation to make a ^'Son- 
net Bible'* easily possible. And he believes 
the time will come when such a version will 
be accomplished, set to a musical cycle per- 
haps by some modern Wagner, and climaxing 
all previous theatric presentation of the 
sacred stories. 

On the other hand, there are chapters, par- 
ticularly in the Psalms, where much abridg- 
ment or much elaboration has been necessary 
in order to comply with the limitation of the 
sonnet. In every such instance, however, the 
aim has been to express the core of the 
thought. This has not always been easy. It 
has sometimes been the cause of what may 
seem almost forbidden license, since the 
theme in many chapters is by no means a 
constant value. Furthermore, some of the 
texts chosen for sonnetizing have seemed to 
demand a special or ** hybrid" form, so to 
speak. Petrarchian, Spenserian, Shaksper- 

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ean, and Omar forms predominate, but fre- 
quently by its own natural arrangement a 
Psalm or other passage has required a rever- 
sion of couplet and quatrain, sestet and oc- 
tave, and so on. 

All of ^^The Scriptural Sonnets,'* except 
those from The Passion, have appeared pre- 
viously in various religious periodicals, and 
the commendation they received justifies their 
presentation in collected form. The sonnet 
sequence from The Passion is entirely new. 
While the author is aware, that there is 
much divergence of opinion regarding the 
harmonization of the Gospels, he believes 
that the chronology of Holy Week with the 
period following it, as outlined in The Anno- 
tated Bible, has the widest acceptance and it 
is therefore the one he has most uniformly 
followed. In almost every sonnet of this 
group verbatim quotations will be found 
from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Mar- 
ginal references are not given, however, be- 
cause it is taken for granted that most read- 
ers of this little book are sufficiently convers- 

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ant with the Great Book which inspired it, 
to recognize and locate from memory the 
many quotations. If this assumption is er- 
roneous, and if any one desires to compare 
and verify the text, then the best means is to 
** search the Scriptures.'^ And the longer 
the search, probably the more appreciated 
and the more valuable the truth will be, when 
found. In fact, no just criticism of the pres- 
ent work can be made unless parallel reading 
of sonnets and texts be done. But reading 
for pleasure, it is universally agreed, is more 
or less marred by marginal annotations of 
any kind. The student of the sonnet will 
here again be impressed with the easy adapt- 
ability of that stanza form for the story of 
the Christ's last experiences on earth, — ex- 
periences, each one of which stands out alone 
in its terrible and isolated significance, and 
yet, which combines sequentially with every 
other to make one of the most beautiful and 
most impressive stories ever penned by lyri- 
cist, epicist, or dramatist. 

OLIVEE OPP-DYKE. 
New York, January 1, 1910, 

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Contents 

The Passion 1^ 

The Beatitudes ^^ 

The Commandments ^^ 

The Psalms '^^ 

The Lord's Prayer 253 



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I 

PEOLOGUE 

JftEA, other Christs have been, — their 
^ teaching told 
To loyal lovers ; other worship) sent 
To God-ward hath, in beauty reverent, 
Been borne, and with their majesties enrolled. 
And other honor hath been bought for gold. 
And other Saviours been betrayed, — intent 
Have monarchs all their subtle cunning spent 
To curb a power which their fate controlled. 

But none beside hath such a love bestowed, 
Nor ever hath such holiness been seen. 
Such precious blood for man hath never 

flowed. 
From none can all such heavenly wisdom 

glean, 
None e'er before such beauty could afford. 
As Jesus Christ, Our Saviour and Our Lord ! 



15 



II 

JESUS AND MAEY 

nx ND Martha served the Lord, but Mary sat 
And gazed upon Him as He ate and drank, 
Then at His feet in loving worship sank, 
Anointing them with precious oil thereat. 
And tenderly she wiped them with her hair ; 
The flavor of the ointment filled the air, 
And some began in anger to declare, 
That such a waste was to the poor unfair. 

But Jesus said: '*A good work hath she 

wrought, — 
She hath done this against my burial day; 
The poor are always with you, give thought 
To them when ye may lighten their dark way ; 
But me ye have not always ; — of her deed 
Throughout the world forever men shall 

read. ^ ' 



Palm Sunday Eve 16 



III 

THE CHEIST AT JEKUSALEM 

"JUgrtJITH palm trees and with branches 

^^^ forth they went 

To meet Him and to greet Him as He came ; 

The multitudes their joyous voices lent 

To swell His praise and celebrate His fame, — 

'^Hosanna to the Son of David, blest! 

Hosannas in the highest be addrest 

To Him who in the name of God is guest! 

All praise and glory now make manifest !'* 

But when He saw the city, Jesus wept, 
And of its fated future prophesied. 
Then some who saw, but sacred distance kept. 
Asked who He was. — The multitude replied, 
**Why, this is Jesus, King of Israel, He, — 
The Prophet Nazarene of Galilee ! ' ' 



17 Palm Sunday 



IV 

THE CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE 

^ ETURNING to Jerusalem at morn, 

The Christ upon the fig-tree wreaked 
His scorn, — 
Then entering the temple of His God, 
Amongst the evil bargainers He trod, — 
' ' My house shall be for all a house of prayer, 
But ye have made it as a den of thieves ! ^ ' 
And daily doth He greater truths declare. 
The blind that come, He heals ; the maimed, 
relieves. 

The priests and scribes seek daily to ensnare 
The man who such a following receives, — 
**0, dost thou hear the children as th3y 

sing?'' 
They ask, displeased. And Jesus answers, 

'^Yea, 
Have ye ne'er heard that babes and suck- 
lings bring 
Perfected praise ! ' ' And then He went away. 

Monday 18 



V 
THE CHRIST AND THE PRIESTS 

♦ ♦TffF ye have faith and doubt not, ye shall 

do 
What things so e'er your believing hearts 

aspire ; 
If when in prayer, ye trust it shall come true. 
Ye shall receive whatever ye desire. 
And when ye pray, Forgive, if ye have aught 
Against another, that your Father may 
Forgive the trespasses that ye have 

wrought. ' ' 
Unto Jerusalem He turned His way, 

And there the priests asked His authority: 
But Jesus such a question did propound 
As all their fickle senses to confound. 
And they confessed inferiority. 
Yet never did He cease to preach the word, 
However much His efforts were deterred. 

19 Tuesday 



VI 

THE CHRIST AND THE CONSPIRATORS 

^H, bitter day! Of all the seven, worst, 

And yet of all the seven proved the best, — 
Temptations futile but the most accurst, — 
Unto the tempters holiest words addressed. 
No trick so low it could not be applied 
To danm the One whom God had glorified, — 
No thought of love too sacred to withhold 
From those who blasphemed when by Him 
'twas told ! 

And when His parables were all expressed, 
When all the subtleties of sin had failed, 
With what divinity He bore the test, — 
With what a calmness was His fate de- 
tailed ! — 
**Ye know that two days hence the feast is 

laid. 
And that the Son of man will be betrayed!*' 

Tuesday 20 



VII 
THE BARGAIN WITH JUDAS 

T^EFORE the Passover ^s unleavened feast 
Came all the scribes and every noted 
priest 
Unto the palace, to discuss a way 
Whereby the Lord with cleverness to slay. 
They feared to do the deed at sacrament 
Lest uproar from the people should prevent. 
Then Judas — he who had deplored the waste 
Of oil which on the feet of Christ was 
placed, — 

Indignant still, — consented to betray 
The One who with discipleship had graced! 
Some silver for the promise did they pay, 
Their guilt of conscience somewhat to defray. 
Forthwith the willing hireling in retreat 
Contrived a telling time for the deceit. 



21 Wednesday 



vni 

THE HOLY SUPPEE 

^ND Jesus took the bread, and blest and 

brake : 
*'This is my body: Take and eat,''— said He; 
He took the cup, and giving thanks. He spake, 
^'This is my blood: Drink all that ye may be 
Eemitted of your sins in purity; 
But verily no more will I partake 
Till I the Kingdom of my Father see, 
And there anew the Holy Supper make.*' 

The Passover was done. — Then solemnly 
He washed the feet of all the twelve, and 

taught 
Humility by act and word and plea, — 
Yet said betrayal would by one be wrought. 
And Judas, by satanic impulse led. 
Asked: **Is it I?''— Christ answered: *'Thou 

hast said!'' 

TKursday 22 



IX 

THE LORD'S LAST DISCOURSES 

♦ ♦jrET not your heart be troubled: ye be- 

lieve 
In God the Father, believe also in me ; 
His house hath many mansions, to receive, 
If 'twere not so, I would have told it thee. 
I go, a place for each one to prepare, 
And if I go, I yet again will come 
And take you all unto myself, that where 
I am, ye may be also taken home. 

I am the way, the truth, the life, and none 
Unto the Father come except by me ; 
Whatever ye ask in my name shall be done. 
What I do, that shall ye do, verily. 
Not of myself these words to thee I tell, — 
The Father speaketh, who within doth 
dwell.'' 



23 Thursday 



%it Pa!Si0ion 



THE LORD'S LAST DISCOURSES 



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^ND if ye love me, my commandments 
keep, 

For he that loveth me my God doth love, — 
I will not leave you comfortless to weep, 
But manifest to you myself, above. 
And love ye one another ; as I, you ; 
A greater love no man can have than this : 
That he will give his life for friendship 

true, — 
You have I chosen — be ye not amiss. 

Ye are the branches, — I am the true vine. 
And as the branch is by the vine supplied, 
Abide in me, and I in you, that thine 
May be much fruit, and God be glorified. 
But if a man abideth not in me. 
As branch, cast off and withered, shall he 
be.'' 



Thursday 24 



^6e Pa00ion 

THE LOED'S INTEECESSION 

**|lpHE hour is come, Father! — Glorify 
Thy son that he may glory bring to 
Thee — 
That life eternal he may full supply, 
As Thou hast given him abundantly. 
Thy name have I to men made manifest, — 
For them I pray, for they, O God, are thine ! — 
Keep them from ill, let them by truth be 

blest. 
And sanctify them by Thy love divine. 

Eighteous Father, fervently I pray 
For all who believe in me because of these, — 
Let them be made as one with Thee, that they 
May know the glory which Thy servant sees. 
Thy name again I will to them declare. 
That they the love Thou lov'st me with, may 
share. ' * 

25 Thursday 



XII 
THE AGONY IN GETHSEMANE 

^fpHEN to the garden of Gethsemane, 

Soul-sorrowful and sad, the Saviour 
came ; 
He fell upon His face in agony — 
A prayer unto His Father to exclaim : 
^^All things are possible, O God, to Thee, 
This cup, I pray, take Thou away from me 
If Thou be willing, — Thine the will to be, 
Not mine. — Father, if it may not pass 

Except I drink, — yea — still Thy will be 

done ! ' ' 
And when a third time He had prayed, alas ! 
To His disciples spoke The Blessed One : 
**It is enough. — The hour is come. — 'Tis 

planned. — 
Behold, the Son of man! — Eise up, and 

stand, — 
For he who would betray me is at hand. ' ^ 

Thursday 26 



XIII 
THE BETRAYAL 

♦ ♦JjkAIL, Master, Master!'^ — Greeting such 

^ as this 
Did Judas use when, with his weaponed band, 
He met Him and betrayed Him with a kiss, — 
The most atrocious treason ever planned ! 
They questioned Christ, and when He said 

that He 
Was Jesus whom they sought, they fell 

aghast. 
But later took Him by the priest's decree. 
Which was through treachery fulfilled at last. 

And then — damned sacrilege! — their hands 

they laid 
Upon the Son of man to lead away. 
And loyal Peter drew his sword to aid. 
But Christ with noble pathos quelled the fray. 
The trusted twelve disciples from Him fled, — 
Denied, deceived, forsaken, was He led! 

27 Thursday 



XIV 
PETER ^S DENIAL 

4ft loyalty more ardently expressed, 
'^ Abject allegiance never stronger sworn, 
No love to God or man more oft confessed, — 
Than that of Peter unto Jesus borne. 
No prophecy was e'er more surely told 
Than when the Christ, beset by worldly woe, 
Declared that he would thrice deny Him bold, 
Before the cock could twice a warning crow. 

** Woman, I know Him not!'' — The first! — 

And then 
Three times the thrice in anger he denied 
Ere cock crowed twice, to evil-questioning 

men, — 
Forgetting Him and what He prophesied. 
And Jesus turned and looked at the adept, 
And Peter from His presence went, and wept ! 



Thursday 28 



XV 
THE TRIAL OF JESUS 

^ND Peter followed Jesus from afar 
As He was brought before the judgment 
bar, 
To Annas and to Caiaphas, that they 
Might prove His teachings were irregular. 
And calmly to their questions did He say : 
*'I have not taught the truth in secret way, 
But openly. Behold, ask them that heard 
What I have said to them in former day.'^ 

A guard then smote Him for defiant word. 
And priests and elders ardently conferred,— 
False witness sought, that death might be de- 
creed, 
Though none they found who with their plot 

concurred. 
Two came at last to meet the evil need, 
But all their testimonies disagreed ! 

29 Thursday 



XVI 

THE TRIAL OF JESUS 

^*^RT thou the Christ!— I do adjure thee 

now 
To tell us whether thou be'st God's own 

son ! ' ' 
Loud spoke the priest, with danger-threaten- 
ing brow, 
But softly answered. He, The Holy One, — 
**I am. — Thou well hast said, and thou shalt 

see 
Hereafter in the clouds of Heaven free 
The Son of God and man, and He shall be 
On power's right hand sitting peacefully!" 

Black blasphemies and condemnations broke 
From all who heard j and blinding Him, they 

cried, 
* ^ Now prophesy who struck the sinful stroke, 
Who buffeted, who cursed thee, who denied!" 
And more vituperation did they vent. 
Ere He was to a sterner judgment sent. 

Thursday 30 



XVII 

THE CHRIST BEFORE PILATE 

.0, after questions, purposed to confound, 
Into the hall of judgment, fetter-bound, 
They took the Christ, that Pilate might decree 
A punishment for prisoner renowned. 
**If he were not a malefactor, we 
Would never have delivered him to thee. ' ' 
Such was the answer when the ruler sought 
The accusation 'gainst Divinity. 

And when the Man a second time was brought 
To Pontius Pilate, evidence of naught 
Against Him could be found, whatever the 

plan 
Of shrewd examination, evil-wrought. 
Then spoke the governor to the cunning clan 
Of priests,— ** No fault do I find in this 

man!'' 



31 Friday 



XVIII 

THE CHRIST BEFORE PILATE 

Qt ND all the priests and elders loud accused, 
The Son of man unceasing they abused; 
But not a word of answer did He make ; 
And Pontius Pilate marveled much, and 

mused. 
Till fiercer did the taunting passion break: 
^^All Jewry do his cursed preachments 

shake — 
Unto this place from out of Galilee/' 
And when the governor heard this name, he 

spake 

And said that Herod should the victim see, 
That in his jurisdiction He should be ; 
Forthwith he sent Him, glad to shift the 

weight 
Of sentencing without authority. 
And in the pomp of oriental state 
When Jesus came, the mighty monarch sate. 

Friday 32 



XIX 

THE CHRIST BEFORE HEROD 

4ft OW Herod was exceeding glad when lie 
'^ Beheld the Christ in sweet humility 
Before him with His keepers, for the King 
Had long desired the Nazarene to see, 
Some miracle before his court to bring. 
But when he pressed Him with much ques- 
tioning, 
The Son who, through His Father, knew the 

end. 
Unto the monarch answered not a thing. 

Such silence did the kingly pride offend. 
And priests and scribes and soldiers did con- 
tend; 
In royal robes by them was Jesus dressed, 
And back to Pilate, taunting, did they send. 
Thenceforth the rulers friendship true pro- 
fessed, 
"Who oft before had enmity expressed. 

33 Friday 



XX 

THE EELEASE OF BARABBAS 

^IJ^HE Nazarene again to Pilate came, 

And thus the governor spoke at royal 
feast : 
*^This man shall be chastised and then re- 
leased, 
Nor Juda's King nor I find aught to blame." 
A disapproval loud did men proclaim, — 
For every petty elder, scribe, and priest 
Of all the multitude — down to the least — 
By chiefs had been persuaded to defame. 

The custom was, a prisoner should go free 
Upon the festal day, and now the choice 
Between Barabbas and the Christ must be, — 
So Pilate asked the people for a voice : 
'* Release to us Barabbas!" — one, cried they, 
'*But with this other man — away, away!" 



Friday 3i 



XXI 

THE PEESECUTION OF THE CHRIST 

'Hfflf^HEN Pilate saw that he could not pre- 
vail, 
Though oft he asked what guilt in Christ 

could be, 
The murderer Barabbas was set free. 
But still the people did their vengeance rail, 
And ^^ Crucify him! Crucify him!'^ — hail. 
And after he had scourged the Saviour, he 
Unto the taunters gave Him, knowingly. 
And washed his hands of blood that might en- 
tail. 

They led Him to the judgment hall with 

scorns, 
In scarlet and in purple was He dressed. 
Upon His head they placed a crown of 

thorns, — 
Then on their knees more mockeries ex- 
pressed, — 
They spat upon Him, smote Him, vilified, 
And * * Crucify him ! Crucify him ! ' ' cried. 

35 Friday 



XXII 
THE CHRIST AND PILATE 



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|ET once again is Pilate face to face 
With Jesus Christ, his Saviour and his 
Lord, — 
And once again conviction doth record 
That naught of evil in Him could they trace. 
**Dost thou not know,'' he asked, **I can 

erase 
The sentence which the priests and scribes 

award r* 
And Jesus said, ^*No help canst thou afford 
Unless it cometh by my Father's grace!" 

Thenceforth to save the Christ the ruler tried. 
Yet menace from his subjects did he dread, — 
*^Thou art not friend of Caesar!" loud they 

cried, — 
So forth he brought the Nazarene, and said, 
** Behold, your King!" — The passioned crowd 

replied, 
*^Away! Away! Let Him be crucified!" 

Friday 36 



XXIII 
THE REMORSE OF JUDAS 

^ff^HEN Judas, who betrayed Him, when he 

saw 
He was condemned, repented and returned 
The thirty pieces to the men at law — 
Confessed that he the Innocent had spurned, 
And therefore sinned against The Holy One. 
'^See thou to that!" — the evil-doers scorned. 
He cast the silver down, by guilt undone. 
And forth he went and hanged himself, un- 
mourned. 

About the money then came to confer 

The priests and scribes, scarce knowing what 

to say, — 
They bought a place where strangers could 

inter, — 
The field of blood 'tis called unto this day. 
Thus came to pass the ancient prophesy, 
And treason's price was paid to charity. 

37 Friday 



XXIV 

THE WAY TO CALVAEY 

Q[ company of faithful followers tread 

The steps of Him whose life is forfeited, 
Lamenting loud the crucifixion dread, — 
Most tragical procession ever trod 
Bound to assassinate a living God ! — 
*^0 daughters of Jerusalem,'* said He, 
* ' Weep not for me, but for your children weep 
And for yourselves. ' ' — He then made proph- 
esy 

Of future ills which wofully would sweep. 
They gave Him gall and vinegar to drink, 
And myrrh and wine, but nobly did He shrink 
From taking aught to bridge the dreadful 

brink. 
How, Golgotha, couldst thou bear the 

weight 
Of cross that killed a Christ so consecrate! 

Friday 38 



XXV 

THE CEUCIFIXION 

^ title for the cross did Pilate choose, 
Inscribed in Hebrew, Latin, and the 
Greek, — 
** Jesus of Nazareth, the King of Jews." 
But some a change, to show Him false, did 

seek. 
**What I have written, I have written," said 
The placid Pilate. — Then they crucified 
The Christ, with thorns upon His bleeding head 
And wounds upon His hands and feet and 

side! 

** Others he saved, himself then let him 
save ! * ' 

** Descend from off the cross, if thou be King, 

Or son of God ! ' ' The mockers loud did rave, 

Revile, and rail, and bitter curses fling. 

What wonder that the temple's veil was 
rent, — 

That thunders shook the earth and firma- 
ment! 

39 Friday 



XXVI 

THE SEVEN WOEDS OF CHRIST UPON 
THE CEOSS 

^ Y, on the cross the Son of man was nailed, 

And Heaven and Earth the tragedy be- 
wailed, 
While at His feet the anguished mother 

quailed. 
' * My Father, why hast Thou forsaken me ! ' ^ — 
** Forgive them for they know not what they 

do.'^ 
To one He spake who naught of comfort 

knew, — 
*^ To-day with me thou shalt in Heaven be.*' 
* ^ Woman, Behold thy son ! * ' — The Crucified 

Intrusted her to him that stood beside, 
And then, ^^I thirst,'* in agony He cried; 
Eelief in loving tenderness applied — 
A moment's calm — the thorned brow doth 

bend ! — 
"Into Thy hands, my Father, I commend 
My spirit." — "It is finished!" — Tragic end! 

Friday 40 



XXVII 

THE WATER AND THE BLOOD 

Q[ S bodies should not on the cross remain 

Upon the Sabbath day, consent was given 
To take them down and break their legs in 

twain ; 
The limbs of both the others thus were riven, 
But when they came to Jesus, He was dead, 
So such a profanation was He spared ; 
Yet one did pierce His side until it bled. 
And water flowed — Life's Sacrament forth- 
fared ! 

And he that saw it bore the record true. 
That ye might believe; and such dire deeds 

were done, 
That all the former Scripture be fulfilled : 
A bone of Him shall not be torn into, — 
And they shall weep as for a first-bom son, — 
And they shall see the blood that they have 

spilled. 

41 Friday 



XXVIII 
THE DISPOSAL OF THE BODY 

^ND Joseph came, a good man and a just, 
Before the ruler. Boldly did he stand, 

And firmly crave the monarch to intrust 

The body of the Christ into his hand. 

But Pontius Pilate, — marveling much, non- 
plussed, — 

First verified the death, then — verdict 
grand ! — 

The safe deliverance of the sacred dust 

Unto the honored counselor did command. 

In finest linen was the body wound, — 
Within the Holy Sepulchre interred, — 
And by a heavy stone the door was bound , 
That safety sure be on the tomb conferred. 
And those that followed Him from Galilee 
Beheld the place in lonely misery. 



Friday 42 



XXIX 

THE GUARD 

ijXEFORE the governor now the Pharisees, 
Chief priests, and elders came with loud 
uproar, — 
^ ^ Sir, we remember, if your honor please, 
That this deceiver said, ere people bore 
Him to the cross, ^In three days I shall rise.' 
We pray thee, thus, demand the sepulchre 
Be made quite firm, lest his disciples wise 
Steal him away, his rising to aver. 



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And Pontius Pilate answered them, and 

said — 
**Ye have a watch, so go ye all your way. 
Make sure the place that doth contain the 

dead.'^ 
And so they went to where the body lay 
And set a watch and sealed the stone se- 
cure, — 
To such a deed did fear and hate allure ! 

43 Easier Eve 



XXX 

THE RESUERECTION 

ifiiUT on the Sabbath morn, before ^twas 
^ light, 

The faithful women came to where He lay — 
The Marys and Salome — that they might 
Anoint the dead with spices sweet, and pray ; 
And solemnly did each to other say — 
The sacred tomb appearing to their sight, — 
**0 who for us will roll the stone awayT' 
But ere they could reflect the fancied plight 

They looked, and lo ! — an angel, snowy white, 
Sat at the open door, — and entering, they 
Saw not the Man! Then stricken with af- 
fright. 
They cried that thieves had stolen the cher- 
ished clay. 
**Fear not, for Christ is risen from the 

dead, — 
Go ye and spread the news, ' ' the angel said. 

Easter Sunday 44 



XXXI 

THE EESURRECTION 

^IpHE passion o 'er — the calumny complete — 

The sepulchre all silent in defeat, — 
And Mary mourning where the Christ had 

been: 
< < Why weepest thou ? Whom seekest thou 1 ' ' 

He said, 
While round about the Holy Light was 

shed, — 
The mother knew that He had risen again ! 
Divine direction, evidence discreet, 
The loving eyes of loyalty did greet. 

To all He showed His hands and side and 

feet. 
The Scriptures with His wisdom He adorned, 
They gave Him food, — He took it and did 

eat, — 
Yet doubters still the Resurrection scorned ! 
And some were terrified and brought to grief, 
But He reproached them for their unbelief. 

45 Easter Sunday 



XXXII 
THE CHEIST AND THOMAS 

^AINT THOMAS, one who yet had never 
^"^ seen 

The risen Lord, said he would not believe 
Until his fingers he could place between 
The nail-prints which the Christ did, dying, 

receive. 
And thrust his hand into the wounded side, 
Whence sacred blood and water had ap- 
peared. 
But soon his wicked wish was satisfied, 
For Jesus came and damning doubt was 
cleared : 

'^Thy fingers now reach hither and behold 
My hands and side, and faithless be no more, 
But believe of me what mj disciples told ; 
My coming doth thy faith to thee restore, — 
Not till thou see'st dost thou the truth re- 
ceive, 
More blest are they that have not seen, but 
believe. ' ' 

Second Sunday after Easter 46 



xxxin 

THE INSTITUTION OF HOLY BAPTISM 

^ff^HEY came into a mount in Galilee, 

Where Jesus had appointed them to be ; 
And some there were that doubted still, but 

He 
Said unto them, in sweet simplicity, 
**A11 power in heaven and earth is given to 

me; 
Throughout the nations of the world, go ye 
To every creature of whate 'er degree. 
The gospel preach that all the truth may see. 

And then baptize them in the Sacred Name 
Of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Proclaim 
Afar the glory, power, kingdom, fame 
Of him who unto you in meekness came. 
Behold me, I am with you alway, — yea — 
E 'en to the end of all the world, for aye ! ' ' 



47 Easter Tide 



XXXIV 
THE ASCENSION 

CONVINCINGLY the risen Christ ap- 
peared, 
His followers with sacred wisdom cheered ; 
A knowledge of the Scripture He instilled, 
Taught how the Law of Moses was fulfilled, — 
How Psalms and Prophets had the Passion 

told. 
How God would all the faithful thus enfold. 
At last He led them out to Bethany, 
And there, with hands in benedicite. 

Their Lord's divine Ascension did they see. 
A voice there came, — * ^ Ye men of Galilee, 
Upon His Father's right hand sitteth He, 
But He shall come again to you and me. ' ' 
Then in the temple did the faithful meet. 
To offer praise around His mercy seat. 



Ascension Day 48 



XXXV 

EPILOGUE 

^'JT'IS done — the Apprehension, Fall and 

Else!— 
The bleeding sweat hath on the cross been 

shed, 
Into captivity, the Master led, — 
And into victory which never dies ! 
The death and burial mortal part implies. 
The blessed Eesurrection from the dead 
And true Ascension to the great God-Head 
Supremely and forever deifies ! 

then, let all their praises gladly bring, 
Let all the Heavens with Hallelujahs ring. 
Shout loud Hosannas for the New Born King, 
And Gloria in Excelsis ever sing ! 
From Bethlehem unto Calvary hath He trod 
And intercession makes for us with God ! 



49 



CJje mtatitutits; 



GENEEAL 

A^ blest are they that are in spirit poor 

For theirs is Heaven's Kingdom ever- 
more; 

And blest are they that mourn for love secure 

For they of comfort shall have Godly store; 

Blest are the meek for theirs shall be the 
earth, 

And blest are they that thirst for righteous- 
ness; 
Blest are the merciful, whose holy worth 
Shall cause them plenteous mercy to possess. 

Blest are the pure in heart — they shall see 

Light, 
The makers of the peace are truly blest, 
And those that are afflicted for the right. 
Or who of false report have stood the test. 
Eejoice, therefore, and be exceeding glad, — 
In ninefold Christly armor are ye clad. 



53 



^f)e 3taiitMt0 



THE POOR IN SPIEIT 

'JlgllHOEVER doth the Holy Word re- 
spect, 
Though poverty of soul be his estate, 
The Christ shall providentially protect, — 
Divine provision for his cause create ; 
The riches He on feeble soul bestows, 
The last reward He offers in His grace 
Are greater gifts than earthy monarch 

knows, — 
Are constant 'gainst time 's power to efface. 

O blest assurance from the Sacred Mount, 
What peaceful promise in thy words doth 

live ! 
Thou art of life a never-failing fount, — 
Thou dost to man eternal solace give. 
The poor in spirit blessed are fore'er 
And Heaven's peaceful kingdom shall they 

share. 



54 



II 

THEY THAT MOURN 

^ft E not cast down with earthly grief or pain, 
It worketh death and giveth nought se- 
cure ; 
But if thou woulds 't God ^s exaltation gain 
Be humble in His sight, and true, and pure. 
Whoever Godly sorrow doth endure 
Shall also Godly peace and comfort find ; 
For all that truly mourn, His help is sure, 
And garlands for their ashes are assigned. 

In heaviness of spirit and of mind 
The oil of joy shall consolation be, 
Eepentant heart that is to Christ inclined, 
Shall feel His soothing balm eternally. 
O blest are those that for salvation mourn. 
To them has heaven's comfort been fore- 
sworn. 



55 



III 
THE MEEK 

^IJ^AKE ye My yoke upon ye, saith the Lord, 

For it is easy and the burden light, 
And be ye meek and lowly in my sight, 
As I am even so in heart and word ; 
Then rest unto your souls shall I afford, 
Abundant peace shall bless ye, if contrite, 
Inheritance supreme be your delight. 
And every tender mercy your reward. 

For not alone to Abraham or his seed 

Was promise made that Christ should be the 

heir 
Of all the world, nor did the law declare. 
But righteousness of faith brought forth the 

meed. 
Then be ye humble, strive for holy worth. 
The meek are blest, they shall inherit earth. 



56 



THEY THAT HUNGER AND THIRST 

^JIJTIJHY spend your gold for that which is 
^^^ not bread? 

Your work for that which doth not bring con- 
tent? 
Why not let hungry soul be amply fed 
With priceless food which is divinely sent? 
Hath Christ not said with merciful intent, 
**If any thirst among ye come to me 
And drink? '^ Relief from every languish- 

ment 
Is found in Him if ye His guest will be. 

Seek ye His righteousness and purity 
With those that on the Lord sincerely call ; 
Find love and peace, the youthful follies flee 
And heavenly blessings shall upon ye fall. 
For those that thirst and hunger for the right 
Are filled, and blest by God's most holy light. 



57 



^jge £eatftutie0 



THE MERCIFUL 

^Jir^HE small forgettings all along the way 
Which make a man for self seem most 
concerned, 
Which cause a neighbor ofttimes to be 

spurned, 
Or wound a friend and set his love astray, — 
Are passing clouds which come to darken day, 
And though the sun above be not discerned 
We know that bright and constant it has 

burned. 
Despite apparent loss of every ray. 

The Lord will fully his good deeds repay 
Who to the poor his energies hath turned. 
Who when his servant hath for mercy 

yearned, 
Hath given, just as Christ doth wound allay. 
The merciful are blest with Godly gain, 
Who, giving mercy, likewise do obtain. 

58 



%it 15eatittttie0 
VI 

THE PURE IN HEART 

/IfJ AKE clean your soul and youthful long- 
* ings flee, 

Pursue the love, the righteousness divine. 
Allow your mind with Godly thoughts to 

shine. 
And call upon the Lord in purity. 
Obey the truth, and love thou fervently 
Thy brethren one and all ; thy heart incline 
To charity, to His clear power resign. 
And at His sacred altar bend thy knee. 

For He whose hands are clean, whose heart is 

pure. 
Who hath not lifted up his soul to pride, 
Or hath not sworn deceitfully or lied. 
Shall to the Lord with proper right ascend. 
Blest are the pure in heart, they rest se- 
cure, — 
They shall see God and at His throne attend. 

59 



Ctie £eatituDt«( 

VII 

THE PEACEMAKEES 



# 



let the peace of God rule in thy heart, — 

The peace of God which passeth all ac- 
count, — 
Eschew the wrong, from evil ways depart, 
And purify thyself at holy fount. 
Whose mind on God is staid hath perfect 

peace ; 
Seek thou with men the harmony divine, 
From enmity thy struggling heart release 
And peace shall be increased to thee and 

thine. 

In peace the fruit of righteousness is sown, 
For those who are its faithful advocates, 
Great love hath God, the Father, to us shown 
That He upon our waywardness awaits. 
blest are those who peaceful paths have 

trod, — 
Forever are they called the sons of God. 

60 



^it 15tatitn\>t0 
VIII 

THEY THAT HAVE BEEN PERSE- 
CUTED 

'JjKgWiHEN suffering for righteousness is 
^^^"^ sent, 

And pain for Christ 's sweet sake ye must en- 
dure, 
When tactful evil threatens to allure 
Your constant faith, its comfort to prevent ; 
When trials beset, and troubles sore torment 
Because ye seek the holy and the pure 
And keep your hearts from wickedness im- 
mure. 
When such the pathway of your discontent, — 

Then fear ye not; with patience bear the 

cross, 
And ye shall with the Lord forever reign, — 
Deny, and He will evermore disdain. 
blest are they whom He doth persecute 
For sake of righteousness ; theirs is not loss. 
But Heaven's kingdom whole and absolute! 

61 



IX 
WHEN MEN SHALL REPROACH YOU 

Tf F for the name of Christ ye be abhorred, 

Then in your state content and happy be ; 
God's holy spirit hath your souls adored, 
And ye are blessed with sacred purity. 
If men reproach and spurn ye with their hate, 
And as an evil outward cast your name, — 
If from your company they separate 
For sake of Christ, then glorious be your 
fame! 

To stand alone for Him be not afraid, 
To sing aloud His praise be not ashamed, 
He loves ye most when men do most upbraid. 
He pities most when ye are most defamed. 
So blest be ye when men do persecute. 
And bring ye falsely into ill repute. 



62 



Z\tt Commandments 



%it Commanliment^ 

GENERAL 

jftO other gods before Me shall obtain; 
^ No graven image shalt thou serve or 

make, 
Lest great Jehovah all thy line forsake; 
Nor shalt thou take His holy name in vain. 
From work upon the Sabbath day refrain, — 
Nor child, nor servant shall its purpose 

break ; 
To father and to mother honor take. 
That length of days in God's land thou mayst 
gain. 

No murder, no adultery must oppress 

Thy soul ; thou shalt not steal, nor shalt thou 
bear 

False witness 'gainst thy neighbor, nor en- 
snare 

Through covetousness, aught he doth possess. 

Such is the Law which all men must obey, 

To realize within, the fuller day. 



65 



Tl^t CommantimnitiSi 



Thou slialt have no other gods before me, 

/fit ACH man contains within himself a shrine 
Where dwells a god whom he must needs 
revere ; 
The mystery of his being doth incline 
His heart to worship false gods or sincere. 
Perhaps ^tis Moloch, Deity austere 
Of all the realm of awful cruelty, 
To whom he bows in homage and in fear ; 
Or bestial Baal may his choice idol be. 

If in possession he may think to see 

That power which seems true happiness to 

give. 
To Mammon will he turn submissively, — 
For god of gold, devotedly to live. 
But mark ye, men, as each one onward 

plods, — 
*^ Before Me thou shalt have none other 

gods!'* 

66 



%it Commandments 
II 

Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven 

image, 

^pHE spiritual can never be advanced 
By things material ; the gaudy priest 

And ritual theatric are the least 

Of aids by which the truth may be enhanced. 

For God is limitless, not circumstanced 

By any graven image, man or beast; 

Let not His power through ignorance be de- 
creased. 

Nor reverence to idols countenanced. 

But worship Him in spirit and in truth, — 
Commune directly, that thy seed may keep 
Thy wisdom, and His loving kindness reap. 
The way is clear, at first hand mayst thou 

know 
His goodness and His love in very sooth, — 
In thee He dwells, though nought there be to 

show. 

67 



%it Commanummt^ 

III 

TJiou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy 
God in vain, 

TJTHE name of God thou shalt not take in 

vain: 
Be guilty ne^er of utterance unclean 
Which may the mark of purity demean; 
Associate it not with words profane, 
Nor with frivolity its lustre stain 
By mingling it with false speech and obscene ; 
Be not like hypocrites who subtly screen 
With prayer their guile and blasphemous dis- 
dain. 

Man^s moral attitude must stand the test 
Of judgment stern. Twere better not to 

speak 
God^s name, than mention it with feigning 

dressed : 
For all are true or untrue, strong or weak, 
According as they follow this behest, 
And strict observance of its meaning seek. . 

68 



%it Commanlinunt0 
IV 

Remember the Sahhath day to Jceep it holy, 

^IpHE Sabbath day is God's! Eemember 

thou 
To keep it holy, undefiled, and pure. 
For worship and for rest did He endow 
This period divine; the tempting lure 
Of idle pleasure thou shalt not allow 
To thwart its aim, its sanctity obscure. 
To cease from work must thou make solemn 

vow; 
The day's great purpose must be made secure 

And when in prayer dost bow 
To all thine own. 

Upon this sacred festival, make sure 
Thy meditation then may teach thee how 
The six days ' work with virtue to mature. 
For note the two-fold sense of this com- 
mand, — 
Six days of work for one of rest is planned ! 

69 



Ulbt Commantmtent^ 



Honor thy father and thy mother, 

^LL other laws with good or evil fare 
According as this one each man obeys : 

If thou wouldst have a glorious length of 
days, 

To father and to mother honor bear. 

For them then have the holiest of care 

Not only in thy youth, but thou shouldst raise 

To them throughout thy life, respect and 
praise 

And thus thy attitude to God declare. 

For thee. His sacred place should parents 

share, — 
This chief command hath reference to all. 
The young and old are both within its call. 
Let parents to their children honor show. 
And all men be most sacredly aware 
That, being children, honor do they owe. 



70 



^jbe Commantimentjef 
VI 

Thou shalt not kill. 

itlflAN^S first relationship is with his 
i*^ God,- 

To Him he finally goes, from Him he came. 
The link between the seed and seasoned clod 
Connects mankind and Deity the same. 
God^s spirit animates each human frame, 
It dwells within, unites, relates us all, 
Though we be slow its power to proclaim 
And oft from universal Oneness fall. 

Thou shalt not murder, therefore. Every 
man / 

Is part of God and part of thee beside; 
By killing thou dost thwart His holy plan 
And wound Him, and thine own life's blood 

divide. 
'Gainst every form of slaying is the ban, — 
Oppression, gallows, war, or suicide. 



71 



%tt Commantiment0 / 

VII 

Thou shalt not commit adultery, 

'jJ^NCHASTITY its penalty impends,— 

The law of Karma never works so sure, 
As when for lust its punishment it sends ; 
The first command of Nature is, ' ' Be pure ! ' ' 
Upon the strength of purity doth rest 
A nation's greatness. Greece and Eome — 

yea, France 
Have put the dictum to its evil test 
And suffered for their lewd intemperance. 

The law of birth and growth is Godly love. 
And sexual sin is its most deadly blight, — 
From beast and bird to human kind above 
The latter rends, the former doth unite. 
Commit ye not, therefore, adultery, 
For sake of God, self, nation, family! 



72 



**c- 



%^t Commanliment0 
VIII 

Thou shall not steal. 

'HOU shalt not steal!'' The law is 
sternly plain ; 
Be it not narrowly interpreted,— 
All forms of theft it covers, truly read; 
To shield behind another name were vain. 
Through work or gift our property we gain, 
All other ownership of fraud is bred; 
Not ''How muchr' should we ask when man 

is dead, 
But better surely, ''How did he obtain!" 

Who would employ and pay an unfair wage,— 
Who works unworthily for honest hire, — 
Must, like the gambler, reap the heritage 
Of the transgressor. Yea, those who engage 
In worldly strife and selfishly acquire. 
Must help the weak or suffer anguish dire. 



73 



%^t Commanliment0 

IX 

Thou shalt not hear false witness. 

<JlpHE curse of gossip is upon us still, — 
Harsh words against our fellows do we 
speak, 
Though well we know 'twere better to do ill 
All openly, than secret vengeance seek. 
By slander, lie, by silence, e'en by truth, 
Are we inclined our brother sore to wound ; 
Unguarded utterance and act uncouth, 
With God do daily prove us unattuned. 

The name of man thou shalt not take in vain, 
For in him dwells the Deity supreme. 
And if by words his honor thou doth stain 
Thou also dost the Greater One blaspheme. 
Judge not, that be ye not adjudged unfair, — 
False witness 'gainst thy neighbor never 
bear. 



74 



^l}t Commandments 



j^ 



Thou shalt not covet 

E thou not covetous, the law directs 
Of aught that to thy neighbor doth be- 
long; 
Transgressing this, thou mayst do every 

wrong 
'Gainst which the sacred Decalogue protects. 
Desire unholy every good infects, — 
Its restless fever graspeth sure and strong, 
Its nervous throbs at every fibre throng, 
Distinctly on the soul its taint reflects. 

Unto the inner life this great command 
Doth warning make,— establishes God's right 
The ruthless realm of wrongful wish to smite. 
It is the blossom of the Holy Ten,— 
For if within Truth's glorious light doth 

stand, 
No evil can there be toward God or man. 



75 



d)e 0galmg 



Tltt )a0alm0 



^JtLEST be the man that walketh in the 

right, 
Nor standeth in the way of sin and wrong, 
To whom the Lord's own law is sure delight. 
To whom no scornful scoffing doth belong ; 
Whose every meditation, night and day. 
Is centered on the true and living Word — 
Prosperity shall follow in his way, 
Good fortune on his actions be conferred. 

But like unto the chaff before the wind, 
Keen driven round about, the wicked are ; 
No place shall they among the righteous find, 
Nor stand before the sacred judgment bar. 
The virtuous way by God is clearly known — 
Ungodly men shall reap what they have sown. 



79 



II 

^GAINST the joining bonds of God^s elect 
The high and mighty rulers set their 
rage, 
And all their wily powers they engage 
The cords of holy union to eject. 
But God from point of vantage will select 
Divine retaliation, to restore 
The kings to proper attitude once more, 
And vex them, as His own He doth protect. 

Be wise, ye earthly monarchs, in your reigns ; 
Serve ye Jehovah, with ascending fear. 
Kiss ye the Son while affable remains 
The soul of Him whose wrath is always near. 
Cursed be the meditation that detains 
The acceptation of his refuge dear. 



80 



III 

itlft INE adversaries rise against me strong, 
^ My soul is blasphemed by the sturdy 

foe, 
Whose utterance from evil heart doth flow, 
And scoffs! that God will not forgive my 

wrong. 
But Thou, Jehovah, wilt not grief prolong : 
When unto Thee my voice is raised, I know 
That Thou wilt shield and lift me from below. 
And raise me far above th' oppressing 
throng. 

Then come, ye heathen multitudes, surround, 
And set yourselves against me while I pray — 
My sure salvation ye cannot unf ound. 
For God, Jehovah, conquers your array ; 
His blessings rich protect me all around. 
And none need fear for whom He leads the 
way. 



81 



IV 

/f\ GOD of righteousness, I ask that Thou 
^^ Wilt answer me when unto Thee I call 
In my distress — have mercy on me now 
And raise from vanity and falsehood all. 
The godly man the Lord hath set apart — 
Stand therefore in his awe and sin no more; 
In secret prayer commune with thine own 

heart 
And put thy trust in God as ne'er before. 

Lift up, O Lord, Thy countenance of peace, 
More gladness on my hungry soul bestow 
Than have the wicked when their stores in- 
crease 
From sinful, earthly effort here below. 
To rest and sleep I lay me down in Thee, 
Aware that I in safety e'er shall be. 



82 



V 

^If^O Thee, Jehovah, Lord, my God and King, 
^^ In morning hour order I my prayer ; 
Unto my voice and meditation bring 
Attentive ear and usual, watchful care. 
Whom arrogance and vain deceit impair, 
I know Thou hatest and wilt thus destroy ; 
Oh, make my path before me straight and 

fair. 
And purge me of the sinner's base alloy. 

Bestow upon us everlasting joy. 
Who find in Thee a refuge of defense, 
Nor let the wicked with their guilt annoy 
The souls that hold Thy name in reverence. 
We know that Thou the righteous ones wilt 

bless 
By strengthening them with heaven's trusty 

dress. 



83 



VI 

QjJ EBUKE me not, Jehovah, now I pray, 

Nor chasten me in Thy displeasure hot ; 
Have mercy on my troubled soul's decay 
And in my vexed state forsake me not. 
My weariness from groaning doth display 
Itself in tears, which my sad couch do blot; 
Mine eye with grief doth waste itself away 
Because of ill that adversaries plot. 

Ye workers of iniquity, depart ! 

My supplication unto God is sent, 

And He will hear the pleading of my heart, — 

My prayer receive with heavenly intent ; 

In shame and sore vexation will He start 

Mine enemies, their evils to relent. 



84 



VII 

^ft ESTOW upon me, Lord, what I deserve — 

Thy judgment just I patiently await, 
I know that Thou the righteous wilt preserve 
That Thou the mischievous wilt dissipate. 
The wicked man is destined for a fate 
Commensurate with the sin that he commits ; 
Through Thee in righteous indignation great 
'Neath consequential discipline he sits. 

If then, O God, my innocence admits — 
If unto Thee my trust I fully give, 
Afford my foes such tumult as befits; 
According as I merit let me live. 
My earnest thanks will then be given Thee, 
And worthy praises in most high degree. 



85 



VIII 

JjkOW excellent is Thy name in all the 

^ earth! 

To highest heaven is Thy glory sent ; 

Thy strength has been established without 
dearth, 

That Thou mightst still the enemy 's lament. 

When I Thy wondrous works do meditate — 

The moon and stars which Thou alone or- 
dained — 

Oh, what is man that Thou on him dost wait. 

The son of man who hath Thy power gained ? 

With glory and with honor Thou hast 

crowned 
This being, who is little lower than Thee; 
Dominion wide has he o^er all around — 
The beasts, the fowls, the fishes of the sea. 
Lord, the God alike of death and birth, 
How excellent is Thy name in all the earth ! 



86 



IX 

j(^ THOU Most High, Thy praises I shall 

sing, 
My right and cause Thou hast for me main- 
tained ; 
The wicked with rebuke Thou hast disdained, 
And evermore Thou sittest as the King. 
Thou shalt the world to proper judgment 

bring, 
And those with trouble and oppression pained 
May come to Thee for comfort unrestrained. 
And find relief ^neath Thy protecting wing. 

Continue then, my Savior, still to bless : 
Give me the strength to show forth all Thy 

praise. 
Whom Thou from gates of death didst lately 

raise. 
Arise and cause the wicked to confess. 
Put them in fear for their irreverent days. 
And pride of nations as of men repress. 



87 



%ie P0alm0 



T(N hot pursuit the wicked vex the poor, 
With blasphemy and boastings they con- 
tend; 

*' There is no God/' they shout in voice se- 
cure, 

And all their energies to evil lend. 

The sinner doth a firmness proud pretend, 

Iniquity he dons with haughty air ; 

To catch the poor in effort he will bend, 

And for their ruin exercise all care. 

O God, aid Thou the poor in their despair. 
The wicked arm f orevermore undo ; 
The lowly hearts of poverty prepare, 
While for Thy mercy and Thy love they sue. 
To the oppressed and fatherless give grace — 
Assign to man on earth his sacred place. 



88 



XI 

jCUll Y refuge in Jehovah do I find, 

^ And though the wicked bend their bow 

to shoot 
And aim against my heart their arrows blind, 
I need not flee, for God is my recruit. 
Think not that our foundations are over- 
thrown, 
Nor that the righteous impotent will be ; 
In highest heaven God hath set His throne. 
From whence He can his human children see. 

The righteous will He try by sacred might. 
But he that loveth violence He will hate 
And curse with lasting and infernal night — 
His true reward and all deserving fate. 
'Tis only he who righteousness doth love 
May look upon His holy face above. 



89 



XII 

CHE godly man doth cease, the faithful 
fail, 
In falsehood with their neighbor do they 

speak ; 
With double heart and flattering lip they 

rail — 
Oh, help, Jehovah ; thy wise vengeance wreak. 
Cut off deceitful lips and lying tongue 
Which boast that they in evil shall succeed. 
And insubordination spread among 
The sighing, spoiling poor ones in their need. 

Thy words are pure as silver often tried 
In earthly furnace ; and we, believing, know 
That all oppressed may in Thee safe abide — 
That Thou to them wilt tender mercy show. 
The wicked walk about on every side 
When vileness is exalted here below. 



90 



XIII 

'MnjHEN wilt Thou my sad spirit, Lord, 

*^*^ console I 

How long wilt Thou conceal Thy face from 

me! 
How long shall I take counsel in my soul 
With sorrow in my heart perpetually? 
How long shall my high enemy control 
Without Thy intervention, daringly? 
Jehovah, God, consider and reply, 
Illuminate me, lest I sleep the sleep, 

Lest adversary, with triumphant cry 

May think me 'neath his hideous power to 

keep. 
In thy great loving-kindness do I trust — 
My heart in Thy salvation shall rejoice; 
Because Thou hast upraised me from the 

dust. 
Eternally to praise Thee is my choice. 



91 



XIV 

**^HEKE is no God/' the fool hath said 

in heart; 
Corrupt are they and evil-doers all. 
Jehovah will from heavenly throne depart 
To minister His children if they fall. 
There is not one that doeth any good, 
Aside they go and they are filthy grown ; 
They know not to obtain that holy food 
Which God so freely giveth to His own. 

The counsel of the poor is put to shame 
Because a solid refuge they have found; 
An awful fear upon the evil came 
Whose generations wickedness propound. 
Oh, let salvation out of Zion come, 
Eeturn thy captive people to their home. 



92 



XV 

UpHE upright man who righteously doth 

move, 
Who toward a goodly goal his work directs, 
Whose heart th' eternal truth of God doth 

love, 
Who in disgrace or trouble friend protects ; 
Who all vile slander from his lips rejects, 
Nor 'gainst his neighbor taketh up reproacti. 
Whose eye with scorn the reprobate detects. 
Who honors those who unto God approach ; 

Who in his own good portion doth encroach 
If circumstance occasions such event, 
Who money ne'er to usury devotes — 
Nor takes reward against the innocent — 
The man with such humility and grace 
May long reside in God's most holy place. 



93 



XVI 

^^RESERVE me, God, my trust is firm in 
tP Thee; 

Thou art my Lord — I have no God beyond, 
Of all the earthly saints my heart is fond 
And my delight in them will ever be : 
But from the false in worship I shall flee, 
Nor to their bloody offerings will respond. 
Their wrong-placed gifts to Thee have not be- 
longed, 
Their sorrows shall increase by just degree. 

My goodly heritage in Thee is found, 
My lot by Thee is ever more maintained. 
Thy goodly counsel hath my heart obtained; 
Before me have I placed Thee, and around. 
Full joy in Thy great presence is contained. 
And lasting pleasures at Thy hand abound. 



94 



XVII 

/6^IVE ear unto my prayer and hear the 

right, 
Allow with equity Thine eyes to view; 
By thee have I been visited at night, 
And Thou hast found that I am ever true. 
The ways of violent men I do eschew. 
Thy sacred paths I evermore hold fast : 
Incline Thine ear, then, and my prayer con- 
strue 
To such account as oft before Thou hast. 

Mine enemy forever from me cast, 
Deliver me from wicked that oppress, 
Beneath the shadow of Thy wings at last 
Protect me, and the deadly foe suppress. 
Unto me, pray, Thy righteous face unfold. 
And let me when I wake Thy form behold. 



95 



XVIII 

T|[ LOVE Thee, Jehovah, and will praise, 
Thou dost eternal refuge furnish me ; 

Upon Thee will I call through all my days 

For safe deliverance from mine enemy. 

Thou heard 'st my pleading cry in sore dis- 
tress, 

And on my sin-pursuers Thou didst frown ; 

In midst of my oppression didst Thou bless, 

And with Thy strong rebuke didst break it 
down. 

Unto the merciful dost mercy show. 
Unto the pure in heart Thou too art pure. 
The perfect man shall Thy perfection know. 
The stubborn Thy displeasure shall endure. 
Thy everlasting praises will I sing. 
And unto Thee give thanks, my Lord and 
King. 



96 



^6t iB^almjef 
XIX 

/jir^HE heavens 3eclare our God's eternal 

glory, 
The firmament His handiwork doth show; 
Day unto day doth loud proclaim the story, 
From night to night doth sacred knowledge 

go. 
The law of God is perfect, soul restoring. 
His testimony, sure and maketh wise, 
His precepts win my gladdened heart's ador- 
ing, 
His pure commandment lighteneth mine eyes. 

The fear of God is clean and lives forever — 
Than honey and the honeycomb more sweet — 
His judgments, true and righteous altogether. 
And more than much fine gold, our wishes 

meet. 
Let now my word and hearty meditation 
Be welcome in Thy sight, my Salvation ! 



97 



XX 

* 

3EH0VAH answer thee in woful day, 
The God of Jacob set thee up on high, 
The strength of Zion help thee on thy way, 
The Lord thy sacred offerings sanctify. 
Thy heart's desire be fully granted thee. 
And all thy counsel happily fulfilled ; 
In thy salvation shall we triumph see. 
With richest blessings may thy prayers be 
stilled. 

Jehovah the anointed man defends. 

From holy heaven He will answer give ; 

The saving strength of His right hand de- 
scends 

To him who by His sacred name doth live. 

The King, our Lord, doth answer when we 
call. 

And in His tender mercy saveth all. 



98 



XXI 

^IpHE king in Thy salvation shall rejoice 

Because Thou gavest ear to his request ; 
And by the prayerful pleadings of his voice 
His heavy heart hast bountifully blest. 
In his obedience to Thy firm command, 
Life, glory, honor, majesty he finds ; 
And length of days are given by Thy hand 
Because no unbelief his worship binds. 

Thy wrath shall swallow up hostility, 
Its seed shall not perpetuated be. 
Its ill device shall find futility 
And in hell-fire incarcerated be. 
May we Thy strength in exaltation see. 
May Thy great power celebrated be. 



99 



XXII 

ifif|r Y God, my God, why doth Thy Spirit 
^ leave me ! 

Why dost Thou so neglect my suppliant cry, 
As day and night for heavenly aid I sighf 
Why dost Thou not in tender grace relieve 

me I 
Thou God, who didst in sacred love conceive 

me. 
Oh, do not in oppression pass me by. 
Nor leave me strengthless 'mongst my foes 

to die, 
But to Thy kind and succoring heart receive 

me. 

In midst of congregation will I praise 
Thy holy name, the kingdom is Thine own ; 
And all the kindred nations high shall raise 
Their voices in a reverencing tone, 
Thy love they shall declare throughout their 

days. 
As through the generations it has grown. 

100 



XXIII 

^ITHE Lord my shepherd is, I shall not want, 

He maketh me to lie in pastures green, 
He leadeth me beside the sacred haunt 
Of waters pure and peaceful and serene. 
He mitigates my souPs appealing cry, 
In paths of righteousness He leadeth me. 
When to death 's shadowy valley I draw nigh. 
No evil will I fear but trust in Thee. 

Thy rod and staff shall ever comfort be, 
Within the presence of mine enemy 
A sumptuous table Thou prepars't for me, 
My head Thou dost anoint ; my cup overflows ; 
May kindness and Thy goodness follow me, 
May I in Thee forever find repose. 



101 



XXIV 

^tpHE earth in its completeness is tlie 

Lord's, 
The world and they that in it haply dwell, 
The sea its firm establishment affords, 
Upon the floods it hath been founded well. 
And who shall stand in God's high holy 

place ? 
The clean of hands and purified of heart, 
Whose soul is not in vanity's disgrace, 
And from whose lips deceitful words ne'er 

part. 

Oh, lift ye up your heads, ye sacred gate ! 
The King of glory comes in priestly state. 
Now be ye lifted up, ye ancient doors ! 
Who is this King of glory, consecrate? 
Jehovah, God of Hosts, the strong and great ! 
So be ye lifted up, ye ancient doors ! 



102 



XXV 

'J'^'NTO Thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul, 
^^ Guide me and teach me in Thy holy 

truth — 
Show me Thy paths, God, and make me 

whole, 
Eemember not the sins of my lost youth. 
According to Thy goodness and Thy grace 
Forgive my wrong and my affliction ease ; 
Preserve me as to Thee I lift my face 
And remedy my desolate disease. 

Oh, pardon my profound iniquity, 
And let me not be sorely put to shame ; 
Oh, keep my soul and safe deliver me — 
Forever shall I wait upon Thy name. 
Thou, God, who hearest me in my extreme, 
From all his troubles, Israel redeem. 



103 



XXVI 

^tr'HY loving kindness is before mine eyes 
And I have walked in Thine integrity ; 
I have not sat with false men nor unwise, 
The vain and evil shall my hatred see. 
My hands I wash of all iniquity, 
Thy altar, Jehovah, I surround 
That I may give thanksgiving unto Thee — 
Thy place of habitation I have found. 

Let not my life with men of blood be bound, 

Eedeem me and be merciful to me. 

In congregations shall Thy praise resound ; 

My foot in Thy paths finds security. 

Oh, judge me, Lord, in Thy severity — 

Examine my full heart's sincerity. 



104 



XXVII 

*5JEH0VAH is my safety and my light ! 
'^ And when the host of evil doth appear, 
My heart in His great strength shall never 

fear, 
Nor shall the sin-begotten war affright. 
Jehovah will protect me in His might, 
His rock of safety will be always near, 
A shelter shall I find in him, sincere. 
His praises shall I sing through all the night. 

So hear me, O Jehovah, when I call. 
Upon me let Thy happy mercy shine 
And hide Thou not from me Thy face divine. 
Oh, let me not by my oppressors fall ; 
Unto the strong in heart Thou wilt assign 
Thy righteous path and they shall follow, all. 



105 



XXVIII 

ARH, be not deaf when unto Thee I pray, 
Lest I become like those that in the pit 
Are downward cast as their deserts befit, 
With evil workers draw me not away. 
For they acknowledge not Thy holy sway. 
So gifts as they deserve to them permit ; 
Let them beneath Thy vengeful judgment sit, 
And hasten them unto their final day. 

Oh, blessed be Jehovah's sacred name; 

Unto my supplication He doth bow, 

He is to me an ever-burning flame 

Of light and strength: Oh, save Thy people 

now, 
Their Shepherd be and save them from all 

shame, 
Eternal blessings unto them allow. 



106 



11 



XXIX 

N beauty of true holiness bestow 
The strength and glory due unto the Lord, 
Unto His name, ye sons of princes, show 
The worship and the reverence due His word. 
Upon the waters raiseth high the noise 
Of thundering voice, all powerful and grand; 
The Lebanonian cedars it destroys, 
And Sirion is unable to withstand. 

The voice of God doth hew out flames of fire 
And in the wilderness its terror plays ; 
He strippeth forests in majestic ire. 
And in His temple everything saith, 

*^ Praise. *' 
Jehovah sitteth evermore as King — 
And strength and peace will to His people 

bring. 



107 



XXX 

3EH0VAH, Thou hast raised me up on 
high, 
And hast not given my enemies the day. 
Thou gav'st an ear unto my begging cry, 
And cast me not into the pit away. 
The anger of the Lord doth briefly stay, 
His favor for a lifetime will endure ; 
Though weeping may at eventide delay, 
Joy Cometh in the morning, firm and pure. 

Be Thou, Jehovah, my support secure; 
Oh, hear me and Thy mercy still extend. 
Thou dost my mourning with delights allure, 
And gladness doth my penance now amend. 
No silence shall my new-found glory bear, 
But thanks to Thee eternally declare. 



108 



XXXI 

i^DrY fortress and my rock, Lord, Thou 
i*^ art; 

Into Thy hands my spirit I commit. 
I hate the vain, the wicked, and unfit. 
And in Thy loving-kindness cheer my heart. 
Oh, nevermore, Jehovah, from me part — 
From its distress my weary soul acquit, 
On every side doth tempting terror sit, 
Devices strange mine adversaries dart. 

But all in Thee my trust is firmly laid. 
For Thou shalt cut my evil doer off. 
And at his wicked plottings justly scoff. 
So put your trust in God, ye every saint. 
Let heart and courage in His love be staid 
And place thy hope in Him without restraint. 



109 



XXXII 

ALEST is the man whose fault is covered 

o 'er, 
And unto whom no charge of sin is made, 
Upon whose spirit is no heavy shade 
Of guile, deceit, or of transgression sore. 
Unto Jehovah have I heretofore 
Acknowledged mine iniquity and paid 
Confession. Thou f orgavest when I prayed — 
Let every godly one Thy aid implore. 

Be not as mule or horse in ignorant fear, 
Whose waywardness demands the bridle 

strong ; 
The wicked are perplexed with sorrows near, 
But he that trusteth shall his strength pro- 
long. 
Eejoice, ye righteous, gladly, and revere 
Jehovah; shout a joyous song sincere. 



110 



Hit 9)aialm0 

XXXIII 

:3j5EJ0ICE ye in Jehovah, ye good! 

And joyful thanks and praises to him 
sing ! 
His Word and Works in faithfulness have 

stood, 
And all the earth to fear and awe they bring. 
The counsel of the world He sets at naught. 
The thoughts of peoples are of no effect. 
But His high words forever shall be sought, 
And all men always shall His thoughts select. 

Behold, on them that fear Him is His eye — 
On them that on His loving-kindness wait. 
The souls of such as these shall never die. 
For through our trust He will perpetuate. 
Oh, let Thy mercy ever on us be 
According as we love and trust in Thee. 



Ill 



XXXIV 

AftH, magnify Jehovah now with me, 

Let us exalt His Name continually! 
From all its sins my heavy soul He freed, — 
I turned my face to Him and He did lead. 
He saved the poor man from his misery. 
That God is good, ye need but taste and see ; 
!A11 those who follow Him in righteous deed 
Shall reap a precious, everlasting meed. 

Keep thou thy tongue from speaking evil 

word, 
Thy lips in utterance vain should not be 

heard. 
The path of peace should be pursued, — pre- 
ferred. 
The eyes of God are turned upon the right, 
A broken heart with love He will unite. 
He saveth those whose spirits are contrite. 



112 



XXXV 

|TEIVE Thou, God, with them that 
strive with me, 
Oh, let them be as chaff before the wind ! 
Let their devices for my hurt be blind, 
Against them fight for my delivery. 
Without a cause they come deceitfully 
Besetting me with evils unconfined, 
Accusing me with false and hasty mind — 
Lord, no longer brook them silently. 

Unto my judgment wilt Thou now awake? 
Let now my enemy's rejoicing cease. 
My saddened soul from their harsh taunts re- 
lease. 
And clothe them in dishonor and in shame, 
Cause them with fear of punishment to quake. 
Then shall I all day long exalt Thy name. 



113 



XXXVI 

flTHB wicked man with boastful heart doth 

say 
That his iniquity shall not be known ; 
With pride he walks upon his downward way, 
Before his eyes no fear of God is shown. 
The faithfulness of God extendeth sway 
Unto the skies ; 'tis like the mountain grown, 
And by Thy righteous judgments. Thou alone 
Canst save both man and beast from evil day. 

How precious is Thy loving-kindness then ! 
Oh, long continue it to those who trust. 
Extend Thy righteousness to upright men. 
And let me not by wicked hands be thrust ; 
The fountain of true life is found in Thee, 
In Thy light we the Light Divine shall see. 



114 



XXXVII 

-IpEET not thyself because of doers of sin, 
'^ For soon shall their deserved fall begiQ. 
With patience on Jehovah now await, 
And be not vexed with thy down-trodden 

state. 
The little that the righteous man doth hold 
Is better than the sinner 's paltry gold. 
I once was young, but now am growing old, 
Yet always have the righteous been extolled: 

His saints are ever saved within His fold, 
But doomed to death are the trangressors 

bold. 
The man of peace shall meet a happy fate, 
And his salvation in the Lord be great. 
Jehovah helps and rescues all His kin. 
And to His refuge they shall enter in. 



115 



XXXVIII 

3C) EBUKE me not, Jehovah, in Thy wrathj 

My burning sin I readily confess. 
My deviations from Thy sacred path 
I shamefully acknowledge in distress. 
Nor in displeasure do Thou chasten me, 
For in Thee, Jehovah, is my hope ; 
Away from sin-oppression hasten me 
And help me with it righteously to cope. 

Oh, have compassion on my circumstance. 
Uplift my sorry heart for fear it fall ; 
Mine adversaries evilly advance, 
Because I follow Thee and on Thee call. 
Forsake me not ; be Thou not far from me, 
Lord, make haste, my strong salvation be. 



116 



XXXIX 

Tff SAID, I will take heed unto my ways, 
With silence I was dumb and held my 
peace, 
I asked to know the limit of my days, 
That God from doubt my spirit might release. 
The life of every man is surely vain — 
For whom does he his cherished riches heap ? 
Deliver me from such a grievous bane. 
And from perpetual transgressions keep. 

Remove Thy heavy stroke away from me, 
I am consumed by Thy censuring blow. 
When Thou correcteth mine iniquity. 
That which is idly wished, away doth go. 
Oh, spare me and up-brighten, I implore, 
Before I thither go and am no more. 



117 



XL 

AECAUSE of patience Thou didst hear my 

cry, 
And put into my mouth a song of praise, 
Oh, wondrous are the works Thou dost sup- 
ply, 
And thoughts which do our heavy hearts up- 
raise. 
Within the sacred roll-book is it writ: 
To do Thy will, God, is my delight, 
Thy law within my heart is firmly fit ; 
I have proclaimed glad tidings of thy right. 

Be pleased, God, to safe deliver me. 
Let them that seek my soul be soon denied, 
Let those that love Thee sing continually, 
That Lord, Jehovah, may be magnified. 
Thou art my safe deliverer and aid, 
And by no tarrying art Thou delayed. 



118 



XLI 

w^H, blest is he that thinketh of the weak I 
Jehovah will preserve him in the land, 
And in his sickness, tenderly will speak, 
The couch of languishing he can withstand. 
Against Thee have I sinned, Thy mercy give ; 
Mine enemies speak evil and blaspheme, 
Deliver me and let me ever live 
Above their lofty words of ill esteem. 

And help me now their evils to requite, 
In loving-kindness grant me victory. 
Because I know Thou dost not take delight 
When hostile ones gain triumph over me. 
Uphold me in a firm integrity, 
Keep me before thee in eternity. 



119 



XLII 

QfS after water-brook the hart doth pant, 
^ So after Thee, God, my heart doth 

yearn. 
It thirsteth for the love that doth enchant ; 
When shall I in my gloom Thy goodness 

learn ? 
Disquieted is my soul, but Thy great face 
Will give me light ; my hope is all in Thee. 
Deep calleth unto deep o'er earthly space, 
Thy billows and Thy waves are over me. 

In day-time and in night my soul shall pray. 
Oh, why hast Thou forgotten me, my Lord! 
Mine enemies continually say — 
'^ Where is thy Godf and smite me with the 

sword. 
Why art thou cast down, my saddened 

soul? 
Trust thou in God, for He shall make thee 

whole. 



120 



XLIII 

iAH, plead my cause against the wicked race, 
Deliver me from man's unjust deceit. 

Why hast Thou cast me down from Thy high 
place, 

Why dost Thou not mine enemy defeat? 

Let me along my darkened pathway meet 

Thy light and truth; and may they onward 
guide 

Till Thee, within Thy holy hill, I greet 

!And in Thy tabernacle safe abide. 

Then to Thy sacred altar, true and tried, 
Will I in gladness of my joy draw near ; 
Thy praise shall on the harp be magnified, 
God, my God, when Thou dost reappear. 
Hope thou, my soul, in God and praise Him 

yet, 
Be not cast down, for He will not forget. 



121 



XLIV 

jf\ GOD, our fathers unto us have told 
What work Thou didst for them in days 
of old. 

Thy people in the strife Thou didst protect, 

The worthy from the bad Thou didst select. 

But now Thou hast forsaken us at last. 

And into stern dishonor are we cast ; 

Thou hast not saved from the oppressor's 
blast, 

And we are overcome by evils vast. 

All this besets us, yet we ne'er reject 

Thy covenant, nor with untruth infect ; 

For Thy sweet sake through many trials 

we've passed. 
As sheep prepared for slaughter are we 

classed. 
Arise! Our sad condition. Lord, behold, 
And for Thy loving-kindness' sake — enfold! 



122 



XLV 



SN" glory and in majesty proceed, 
Thy sword gird on thy thigh, mighty 
one. 
No people can thy dominance exceed. 
Thou wert established by the Mighty One. 
Jehovah founded thee and did anoint, 
And blessed thee with a queenly womanhood, 
So thou to Him thy worship must appoint 
In following the upright and the good. 

The daughter of the King and virgin mates 
With gladness and rejoicing shall be led 
To thee; all earthly and paternal states 
Shall by thy children be inherited. 
Thy name shall be remembered everywhere, 
Eternal thanks thy peoples shall declare. 



123 



XLVI 

ll^UR refuge and our strength is in our 

Lord — 
A very present help in troublous time, 
Though mountain shook and waters loudly 

roared, 
No fear we knew in our retreat sublime. 
There is a river makes God^s city glad 
And He doth dwell within the midst of her, 
The Kingdoms moved, the nations were gone 

mad. 
He raised His voice their evils to deter. 

The works of great Jehovah now behold, 
What earthly desolations He hath made, 
The outcome of the wars He hath controlled, 
The power of spear and chariot doth fade. 
The God of Jacob is our refuge strong, 
Jehovah, Lord of Hosts, is with us long. 



124 



XLvn 

X\ CLAP your hands, in exultation shout ! 
^^ Jehovah is most terrible and high. 
The peoples He shall overpower and rout, 
The nations under us He shall defy. 
With sound of trumpet is His name extolled, 
celebrate with praise our heavenly King. 
The whole of earth is by His hand con- 
trolled — 
With understanding, psalm-like praises sing. 

In all the nations doth Jehovah reign. 
Upon the throne of holiness He sits. 
Unto the tribe of Abraham may attain 
The princes of the peoples, as befits. 
The shields of earth belong unto our Lord, 
0, exaltation great to Him accord. 



125 



XLVIII 

l^j-RE AT is Jehovah in His holy mount ; 

And fair is Zion, City of the King, 
For unto her is God a living fount, 
Her witnesses to terror did she bring. 
They saw and straightly were they all 

amazed. 
Alarmed were they and hasted fast away. 
With fear and trembling were their senses 

raised. 
As travailed women in distress were they. 

God, upon Thy kindness have we thought. 
As is Thy name so, also, is Thy praise, 
Let gladness unto Zion now be brought 
Because of judgment which Thy voice did 

raise. 
For this God is our God f orevermore — 
Our guide He'll be to death's unconquering 

door. 



126 



XLIX 

dZIVl^ ear and hear, inhabitants of earth, 
Both lowly born and thou of higher birth, 

My mouth shall into thee great wisdom speak, 

My heart doth godly understanding seek. 

If any boast of riches in extreme — 

Can he his brother by such wealth redeem? 

Can gold and rank forever dignify? 

Both man and beast, both fool and sage must 
die. 

Be not afraid when thou seest wealth 

amassed, 
For man must go and leave it all at last. 
And though he blessed his soul in this world's 

flight. 
His generations ne'er shall see the light; 
The man who honor more than truth doth 

cherish 
Is like the beasts of field and he must perish. 



127 



^Iie tP0aIm0 



JpEOM out of heavenly Zion God hath 

^ shined, 

Our God shall come and shall not silence 

hold; 
He calls to earth and heaven unconfined 
That he may judge the people of his fold. 
Israel, hear me as I testify : 
The world and all its fulness now are mine, 
In day of grief seek me and glorify 
My name, and pay thy sacrifice divine. 

But unto sinners speaks He in reproof : 
Thou giv'st thy mouth to evil and deceit, 
Thou slanderest against thine own behoof. 
My covenant thou triest to defeat. 
The man that ordereth his way aright 
Will I guide on by My eternal light. 



128 



LI 

IjkAVE mercy, God, according to Thy grace, 
^^ Blot out my sins and purify me now, 
For I acknowledge with a shamed face. 
And humbly in my sad condition bow. 
Create in me a cleanly heart, I crave ; 
Renew within a spirit, pure and true ; 
Restore the joy that Thy salvation gave; 
My sinful soul with thine own love imbue ; 

God of my deliverance, set me free 
From guiltiness of blood ; release my voice 
That I may sing Thy praise eternally 
And in Thy sweet forgiveness e'er rejoice. 
True sacrifice to Thee I do impart — 
A broken spirit and a contrite heart. 



129 



LII 

'jnjJlJHY boastest thou in mischief, mighty 

man I 
God's goodness doth continually endure, 
Thy tongue deviseth danger, trouble, ban. 
And evil more than good thy wishes lure ; 
Devouring words and lying tongue impure 
Thou lovest ; O thou boaster insincere ! 
Jehovah from thy dwelling shall obscure 
Thee and destroy; thou shalt have no place 
here. 

The righteous, laughing, shall observe in 

fear — 
This is the man that made not God his fort, 
But in his riches took a trustful cheer 
And did himself in wickedness support. 
Within God's house I am as olive tree 
And I will trust in Him eternally. 



130 



LIII 

^ITHE fool hath said in heart, There is no 

God; 
Corrupt are they and have done odious 

wrong, 
There ^s none that doeth good or fear His rod. 
God looked from Heaven down upon the 

throng 
To see if there were any there among 
That sought His holiness to understand. 
Defiled and backward had they moved along; 
No good, no virtue was there in the land. 

0, have the workers of th' unrighteous band 
No knowledge? They have not called on the 

Lord. 
Eejected shall they be by His great hand, 
And He shall grant to them their true re- 
ward. 
When God His people out of bondage brings, 
Rejoices Jacob then, and Israel sings! 



131 



LIV 

/f^ save me, God, by Thine exalted name, 
And judge me in Thine everlasting might. 

My prayer attend, God, blot out my shame. 

For strangers are arisen in the fight. 

And violent men my begging soul affright ; 

They have not set Thee, Lord, before their 
eyes. 

Behold, Thou art my helper and my light, 

And art with them that help my soul to rise. 

Thou shalt unto my enemies devise 
Eequital, and in Thy great truth destroy. 
With free-will offering will I sacrifice 
And thanks give unto Thee without alloy. 
From all my troubles Thou didst set me free, 
Thy wish I Ve seen upon mine enemy. 



132 



LV 

'JM'NTO my supplication bend Thine ear, 
^^ Hide not Thyself from my appealing 

prayer. 
I mourn in my complaint with deep despair, 
Oh, hearken unto me, be very near. 
I am distressed with trembling and with fear, 
My heart within is sorely pained with care. 
The dread of death doth sadly downward 

bear. 
Because my foe doth constantly appear. 

Destroy them, Lord, confuse, consume, and 

kill; 
In morning and in evening I complain. 
My burden Thou in mercy wilt sustain. 
And I will trust in Thee until the end ; 
Upon deceitful men wreak out Thy will. 
And on them their deserved destruction send. 



133 



LVI 

^ft E merciful to me in my distress, 

For there be many that against me wait. 
In God I put my trust and He will bless, 
I will not fear what flesh can perpetrate. 
The evil thoughts of enemies oppress, 
They mark my steps, they hide, they congre- 
gate. 
To set upon my soul in wickedness — 
In anger, God, cast down to bitter fate. 

Dost Thou a record of my suffering keep? 

This then I know, that Thou wilt strong de- 
fend 

If to Thy word I cling with trustful praise ; 

I will not fear the projects man may heap ; 

But thankful offerings unto Thee will send, — 

For Thou my soul from harm and death didst 
raise. 



134 



LVII 

_^E merciful, — Be merciful to me, 
^^ Till these calamities be over-past, 
Oh, let my soul safe refuge find in Thee, 
Send forth Thy mercy and Thy truth at last. 
My soul to evil men must else be given, 
A net they have prepared and digged a pit. 
Be Thou exalted, God, above all heaven, 
Above the earth, 0, let thy glory sit. 

On Thee my heart is fixed and I will sing 
Eternal praises in the early morn; 
My thanks to all Thy peoples I will bring. 
Thy name among the nations I'll adorn. 
Because Thy truth unto the skies doth 

reach — 
0, let Thy glory reign, we do beseech ! 



135 



LVIII 

^0 ye uprightly judge, ye mighty ones?— 
^^ Nay, wickedness ye work with evil 

heart, 
The violence of your hands corruptly runs 
'er all the earth ; as soon as born ye part 
Astray, and tongues with speaking lies ye 

start ; 
Ye injure as the poison of the snake — 
E^en as the adder, whose deceitful art 
Doth cause th' enchanter's confidence to 

quake. 

Humiliate them, God, — Thy vengeance take 
And cut them off from Thy high judgment 

seat. 
The righteous shall a loud rejoicing make 
And in their blood with victory wash his feet. 
Then men shall say: In truth there is re- 
ward, — 
The earth is held in judgment by the Lord. 



136 



LIX 

|ET me on high from those that 'gainst 
me rise, 

Deliver me from men of bloody thirst, 
For lo, they lie in wait and ill devise. 
Preparing on my humbled soul to burst. 
But Thou at their out-belchings, Lord, shalt; 

laugh, 
And my desire upon them Thou wilt wreak ; 
Thy power shall lower and scatter them as 

chaff. 
And quell the evil utterances they speak. 

0, Thy great strength forever will I sing. 
Thy loving-kindness laud in early mom, 
For thou hast been my fortress and my King, 
A refuge unto me in day forlorn. 
To thee, Heavenly Strength, will I sing 

praise 
And Thou shalt be the God of all my days. 



137 



LX 

^ir^HOU hast been angry, God, — again re- 
store, — 
The land with frightened trembling Thou 

hast rent, 
The wine of staggering on us Thou hast sent. 
But fearful ones Thy sacred banner bore. 
Now save us, God, and answer as of yore 
With holiness and truth, benevolent 
Jehovah, lead me to Thy firmament — 
Unto Thy citadel, I do implore. 

Lord, no longer wilt Thou cast us down, 
No longer shall our hosts go forth alone, 
Against our foes may Thy relief be shown. 
For help of feeble man is all in vain, — 
Through God we valiantly shall wear a crown. 
Through Him our adversaries shall refrain. 



138 



LXI 

A^ hear my cry, Jehovah, I entreat, 

Attend unto my prayer; from earth's ex- 
treme 
I call on Thee when heart doth faintly beat ; 
Lead me unto the rock that is supreme. 
For Thou hast been a refuge unto me, 
A tower strong which saved from enemy, 
My dwelling shall be evermore with Thee, 
The covert of Thy wings shall shelter be. 

For Thou, God, my vows didst kindly greet. 
And Thou hast honored me with Thine es- 
teem, 
The king shall long remain on royal seat. 
His years shall as the generations seem. 
He shall abide before Thee, God, forever, 
May truth and loving-kindness leave him 
never. 



139 



LXII 

irlf| Y soul on God for its salvation waits, 
* He only is my rock and tower high ; 
How long will you display your evil traits? 
How long with blessing mouth, delight to lie? 
With God is my salvation and my praise, 
He only is my rock and my desire, 
O, trust in Him, ye people, all your days, 
Pour out your hearts before His throne, en- 
tire. 

The high and low are all of like degree. 
They are together lighter than a breath, 
If riches grow, do not deceived be, 
'Tis God alone hath power to conquer death. 
'Tis he alone that truth and love engenders. 
And justly unto man His merit renders. 



140 



LXIII 

^THOU art my God and earnestly I seek, — 
My soul for Thee doth thirst in this dry 
land, 
My lips Thy praise eternally shall speak, 
Because of Thy great power and glory grand. 
In Thy name, upward will I lift my hand. 
My mouth with joyful lips shall magnify, 
When I remember Thy divine command. 
And meditate as on my bed I lie. 

For thou hast been my steady help, and I, 
Within the shadow of Thy wings, delight. 
But those that seek my soul with harm, shall 

die 
Beneath the sword's grim power in the fight. 
The mouths of them that speaketh lies shall 

cease. 
But those that follow God shall find their 

peace. 



141 



LXIV 

^rtkRESERVE my life— God— hear my 

"^ complaint ; 

From tumult of the evil-doers hide. 

They whet their tongues with bitter words, 

and taint 
The pure of heart ; no fear do they abide : 
With evil purpose they commune of snares 
And think that they shall not by Thee be seen, 
But they shall fall by God's hand unawares, 
And stumble by their own tongues, vile and 

keen. 

And all that see them far away shall flee. 
And man shall fear and shall in heart declare 
The work of God, and evermore shall be 
Considerate of his doing and his prayer. 
The righteous shall find refuge and rejoice 
And all the pure and wise shall raise their 
voice. 



142 



LXV 

^^RAISE waiteth for Thee, God, and vow 

^^ is made, 

To Thee that hearest prayer all flesh shall 

come, 
Thy pardon for our sins shall soon be paid — 
Blest is the man who nears Thy holy home. 
Thou art the confidence of all the land, 
Art clothed with strength and girded round 

with might, 
The tumult of the peoples, dost command, 
Thou makest glad in morning and at night. 

The earth Thou dost replenish and extend, 
Its springing Thou dost water and dost bless, 
Thy showers in Thy mercy Thou dost lend 
To crown the hills, revive the wilderness. 
The pastures have their flocks, the valleys 

grain ; 
They praise Thee, God, for this abundant 

gain. 



143 



LXVI 

JNG' forth in joy the glory of God's 
name; 

Say unto Him, how terrible are Thy works, 
Thine enemies shall yield themselves in 

shame. 
Through all the earth shall spread Thy holy 

fame. 
Within Thine eyes shrewd observation lurks 
To give unto the foe deserving blame. 

bless our God, and let your voice be heard. 
To Him we owe our all and He has brought 

To us inheritance and faithful word ; 
Forever shall His love by me be sought. 

1 will declare what He hath done for me — 
With praying tongue did I extol Him high, 
He hath attended to my plaintive plea — 
So blest be God, who did not pass me by. 



144 



LXVII 

i(if|AY God be merciful to us and bless, 
^ And cause His face to shine in peace- 
fulness. 
That Thy way may be clear upon the earth, 
And Thy salvation may all nations know, 
O, let the peoples praise Thee without dearth. 
Let all the peoples praise Thee here below ; 
O, let the nations sing for joy and mirth. 
For equal judgment on them Thou shalt 
show. 

And govern them to whom Thou gavest birth. 
Then let the people unto Thee give praise. 
Let all the people joyful voices raise, 
For earth through Thee her ample increase 

pays. 
Our God, even our own God, will fully bless. 
And all the ends of earth will fear confess. 



145 



LXVIII 

yiJ'OD will arise and scatter every foe, 

So let the righteous gladden and rejoice. 
In exultation to Jehovah go 
And sing His praises with triumphant voice. 
His goodness for the poor He did prepare, 
His power the rebellious will subdue, 
His strength is as the mountain high in air, 
His gifts are grace and love and mercy true. 

Deliverance He will secure for us, 

Escape from death within His sway doth 

stand ; 
Forever will His truth endure for us — 
Sing unto God, ye earthly kingdoms grand! 
His excellency reaches to the skies. 
To us divine endurance He supplies. 



146 



^6e |^0almjs( 
LXIX 

A^ save me, God, for I am fallen far, 

My sinfulness is never hid from Thee, 
The enemies my strong oppressors are — 
Their sharp reproaches ever rid from me. 
Deliver me from out the awful mire ; 
0, answer now as I appeal to Thee. 
Protect me from my adversaries dire, 
Thy loving-kindness now reveal to me. 

For I am poor and sorrowful, in pain. 
Thy saving grace of love now bring to me ; 
In my depression, heavenly God, sustain, 
And praises evermore 1^11 sing to Thee. 
Jehovah knows and helps my every need, 
lAnd those that love Him He will safely lead. 



147 



LXX 

AR GOD, make haste, and save me on my 

way, 
Jehovah, aid me now with hand divine. 
Let them be put to shame and sad dismay 
That seek my soul with evil to confine ; 
Let them be backward turned and surely 

brought 
To proper shame that in my hurt delight. 
O, backward turn them who have sorely 

fought 
And uttered scofiing words of scorn and spite. 

Let those that seek Thee, hallelujah sing, 
Let those that love salvation, glorify; 
But poor and needy am I in my state. 
Make haste unto me, God, Thy succor bring, 
Thou art my help, Thy name I magnify. 
May naught Thy everlasting aid belate ! 



148 



n 



LXXI 

N Thee, God, do I my refuge take, 
Be Thou to me a rock of habitation. 
When strength doth fail, Jehovah, then for- 
sake 
Me not, but be to me a firm salvation. 
And praise to Thee forever shall I make 
In my new-found and spiritual elation, 
And I, when Thou my enemy doth break. 
Will shout Thy name to all the generation. 

Thy righteousness, God, is very high— 
And in it Thou th' oppressors wilt pursue, 
Their evils and their plottings to subdue. 
My tongue shall praise Jehovah all the day. 
For even in old age Thou wilt be nigh 
And wilt have guided me through all the way. 



149 



LXXII 

"JSf^NTO the King and his, grant righteous- 
^^ ness; 

The poor and needy he shall judge and save, 
The workers of oppression and distress 
He shall break down, when wickedly they 

rave. 
Dominion shall be his from sea to sea. 
The neighbor kings to him shall tribute pay. 
The nations shall bow down submissively 
To Solomon in his all-glorious sway. 

His righteous name forever shall endure 
And men shall pray for him continually ; 
For happiness on earth he did secure 
To all who did not sin exultingly. 
Forever be the name of God supreme. 
Who doth His people and the earth redeem. 



150 



LXXIII 

"3^ NTO the clean of heart God yet is good : 
But as for me my strength was sorely, 
tried 
When I within the realm of evil stood 
And saw their seeming happiness and pride. 
The waters of a full cup do they drain — 
They scoff and say that God shall never 

know. 
My heart, ^twould seem, that I had cleansed 

in vain, 
For chastisement severe I undergo. 

But in Thy counsel Thou wilt safely guide, 
For whom have I in heaven. Lord, but Thee ? 
And there is none on earth I wish beside — 
My strength of heart and portion Thou shalt 

be. 
Lo, they shall perish that from Thee depart. 
But I will draw unto Thy radiant heart. 



151 



LXXIV 

A^ GOD, why hast Thou cast us off forever? 

Eemember Thou Thy congregation old. 
Let not the roaring adversary sever 
The bonds that firm unite Thee with Thy 

fold. 
The enemy shall overcome Thee never, 
Thy ruling strength the earth doth firmly 

hold. 
The poor and faithful Thou wilt safe deliver 
From greedy multitude, perverse and bold. 

Let not th' oppressed return to Thee in 

shame, 
But let the poor and needy praise Thy name, 
Arise, O God, and Thine own purpose plead. 
Eemember how the foolish ones defame. 
Unto Thine adversary grant due meed. 
His tumult 'gainst Thee he doth constant 

lead. 



152 







LXXV 

unto Thee, Jeliovah, thanks we give, 
For that Thy name is near Thy works 
declare. 
Uprightly will I judge while yet I live, 
The pillars of the earth will I up-bear. 
I said unto the fools. Deal wisely thou, 
Eaise not the horn, nor speak with insolence ; 
For neither south, nor east, nor west allow 
Promotion; God alone is our defense. 

For in the land of God there is a cup. 
Whose wine is red and freely f oameth up. 
The dregs thereof the wicked ones shall sup. 
My praise to God I sing f orevermore, 
The horns of sinful men I will abhor, 
But I the horns of righteous men restore. 



153 



LXXVI 

TfN Israel and Judah God is known, 
In Zion also is His dwelling place, 
His majesty in Salem He liath shown, 
The instruments of war He breaks apace. 
O, glorious and excellent Thou art. 
And to be feared by all within Thy sight ; 
When Thou aros 't Thy judgment to impart 
The earth was still and fearful of Thy might. 

The wrath of man shall surely utter praise. 
The residue of wrath Thou shalt restrain; 
Let all around Thee sacred offerings raise, 
May vows unto Jehovah long obtain. 
The spirit of the princes He shall break. 
The kings of earth shall in their terror shake. 



154 



LXXVII 

jr CEIED to God and He did lend His ear, 

I was so troubled that I could not speak ; 
With diligence did my poor spirit seek 
To see if His great promise were sincere : 
To see if He with grace were always near ; 
But I in my infirmity was weak, 
Forgetful of His mercy to the meek. 
His wondrous works to those of proper fear. 

The waters saw Thee and were sore afraid. 
The skies sent out a sound, the clouds out- 
poured, 
The voice of Thy great thunder loudly 

roared ; 
Thy paths were in the waters of the sea. 
The lightning lightened in the world and 

made 
The trembling earth to shake submissively. 



155 



LXXVIII 

JpOE all His people God wrought wondrous 

^ things, 

Yet go they on to sin against Him still ; 

And on them His consuming wrath He brings, 

And all their land with pestilence doth fill. 

But those that follow Him in righeous way 

And keep His testimony ever true, 

He will protect and guide through evil day, 

And will their enemies by death subdue. 

The Israelites in scorn He doth reject, 
But Judah, Zion, David, are his own; 
He feeds and guides them as the true elect. 
Obedience to His edicts they have shown. 
This law unto the generations show. 
That they the path of righteousness may 
know. 



156 



LXXIX 

^S GOD, Jerusalem is laid in heaps, 

The flesh of saints unto the beasts is 
given, 

And blood doth flow as water of the deeps, — 

In scorn, reproach, derision are we driven. 

How long shall Thy stern jealousy remain? 

Pour out Thy wrath on those that know Thee 
not. 

Who ruined Jacobus pasture and have slain; 

Believe us from the dark ancestral blot. 

Deliver us, forgive, attend our cry, 
Eevenge the blood which hasty heathen shed ; 
Preserve Thou those that are decreed to die, 
With seven-fold shame be evil neighbors fed. 
And we. Thy people and Thy sheep, shall lend 
Eternal praise to all that shall descend. 



157 



LXXX 

^IVE ear, Shepherd, for our cry pre- 
pare. 
And cause Thy face upon us now to shine ; 
How long wilt thou be angry with our prayer 
And with our laughing enemies combine? 
The vine that Thou delivered filled the land, 
She sent her branches out into the sea ; 
Why hath she not been able to withstand 
The beasts of field, that ravish on her free? 

Turn Thou, O God of Hosts, and view this 

vine, 
Revisit and behold Thine only heir. 
Beneath the burning fire doth it repine, 
0, let Thy hand relieve its sad despair ! 
Allow us not to retrograde from Thee, 
Cause Thou Thy face to shine eternally. 



158 



LXXXI 

TJ TESTIFY to thee, my people, hear- 
No strange god shalt thou hold in worship 
dear. 
But when thy God, Jehovah, did appear 
In reverence, thou didst not bend thine ear, 
Nor didst with patience and forbearance fear. 
So I thy sore depression did not cheer. 
But let thee walk in thine own counsels, drear. 
O, that thou wouldst My laws and truth re- 
vere. 

And hearken unto Me with love sincere! 

Then I thy enemies that hover near 

Would break, and thee from sore injustice 

clear. 
Let not thy praise to God be in arrear. 
The trumpet blow throughout the livelong 

year, 
Eejoice ye in Jehovah, Heavenly Seer! 



159 



LXXXII 

|frOD standeth in the mighty congregation, 
Among the gods His judgment doth He 
speak, 
Defend the poor and fatherless and meek. 
Unto the destitute show true salvation. 
From out the land of the unrighteous nation, 
O, rescue Thou the needy and the weak. 
In ignorance and darkness do they seek. 
For all the earth is moved in its foundation. 

I said, Thou art the sons of the Most High, 
But nevertheless like other men ye die — 
Like one among the princes do ye fall. 
Arise, God, the earth in judgment try, 
For Thou the nations shall inherit, all — 
The people for Thy mercy ever call. 



160 



LXXXIII 

Jj^OLD not thy peace and do not silence 

^ keep : 

For lo, Thine enemies do make a stir, 

In crafty counsel 'gainst Thee they confer, 

And on Thy name their blasphemies they 

heap. 
O, cast them down into the fiery deep ; 
Their plottings and conspiracies deter, 
Pursue them, God, until they shall prefer 
To see Thy name, Thy gracious gifts to reap. 

Let them be put to shame and sore dismayed, 
And let them be confounded evermore. 
And terrified in fear of godly wrath : 
That they may know that Thy great power is 

laid 
'er all the earth, and he that doth adore 
Thy name Thy everlasting blessing hath. 



161 



LXXXIV 

flW lovely are Thy tabernacles, Lord! 
My soul doth long, my heart cries out 
for Thee; 
O blest are they to whom Thou dost afford 
The privilege of sanctuary free. 
And blest is he whose strength and heart do 

dwell 
With Thee in Zion, ever pure and high. 
Jehovah, God of Hosts, attend me well; 
Hear Thou my prayer, give ear unto my cry. 

A keeper of the door I ^d rather be 
In house of God, than dwell in wickedness ; 
For God, — Jehovah, — is a shield to me, 
And will with grace and glory fully bless. 
He will withhold no good thing from the 

sight 
Of him who walketh firmly in the right. 



162 



LXXXV 

^NTO our land Thy favor hast Thou 

shown, 
The people's sins Thou graciously hast hid, 
The fierceness of Thy anger now is flown,— 
Turn Thou to us, of indignation rid ; 
Show us Thy mercy and salvation give. 
Unto His saints Jehovah speaketh peace. 
And those that hear Him may forever live 
In sacred land where grace and truth in- 
crease. 

From out of earth eternal truth doth spring, 
And righteousness from heaven looketh 

down; 
Jehovah will bestow the goodly thing. 
Our land with bounteous harvest He will 

crown. 
His righteousness before Him e'er shall go, 
And shall to us the path of virtue show. 



163 



LXXXVI 

AOW down Thine ear, Lord, and answer 

me, 
Preserve the soul of one who trusts in Thee. 
My soul, O God, shall daily lifted be, — 
Show mercy now and bless abundantly. 
Unto my supplication. Lord, attend, 
In troublous day and dark oppression bend 
To aid me, and Thy loving-kindness send, — 
Be Thou alone my God, my shielding friend. 

From violent congregation. Lord, defend, 
And let me Thy great truth forever see ; 
Thy strength and love unto Thy servant lend, 
From vanity and evil set me free. 
Show me a token good that those who hate 
Shall well observe and understand their fate. 



164 



LXXXVII 

m^HE Lord's foundation is in holy mount, 
The gates of Zion doth Jehovah love ; 
In holy estimation they above 
The dwellings and the gates of Jacob count. 
The city of High God is spoken fair — 

Zion, city of divine desire! 

1 mention make of Babylon and Tyre, 

To them that know me; this man was born 
there. 

The birth of this one Zion did adorn. 

And the Most High Himself shall prove her 

true; 
God writeth of the peoples in review 
And notes that this one was in Zion born. 
The singers and the players shall be there, 
And fountains of true life in Thee declare. 



165 



LXXXVIII 

TJNCLINE Thine ear unto me, Lord, for I 

Am utterly cast down among the dead ; 
Thy wrath on me with evil weight doth lie, 
My soul in many troubles Thou hast led. 
My own acquaintance Thou hast put apart. 
My eye in sad affliction wastes away, 
I call upon Thee, Lord, with broken heart, — 
My hands stretch forth to Thee both night 
and day. 

O, unto Thee, Jehovah, have I cried ; 
"Why hidest Thou Thy peaceful face from me ? 
Thy terrors cut me off from every side, 
Thy fury doth beset continually. 
From lover and from friend Thou dost di- 
vide, — 
Believe me, God, from my lone misery. 



166 



LXXXIX 

3EH0VAH'S loving mercies will I sing: 
Thy faithfulness shall ever be made 
known; 
The heavens shall praise Thy wondrous 

works, King, 
The generations shall extol Thy throne. 
For Thou art very terrible in Thy might. 
The world in all its fulness Thou didst found ; 
blest be they that walk in Thy clear light, 
And fully know the joyful trumpet sound. 

But now, Lord, how long wilt Thou forget. 
How long shall Thy strong anger burn like 

fire? 
Bestow Thy loving-kindness on us yet, 
And save from vanity and ruin dire. 
Where is Thy former tender mercy now. 
Which Thou to David in Thy faith didst vow? 



167 



XC 

/JIT^HE Lord is our eternal resting place, 
^^ And everlasting is His blessed grace. 
A thousand years to Him is but the space 
Of yesterday, in its impatient flight. 
Beneath Thy wrath our time is passed 

away, — 
Our three score years and ten we humbly 

pay 
With sorrow and with labor, day by day ; 
For we are subject to Thy wrath and might. 

Eeturn to us Jehovah and repent. 
And let Thy blessings once again be sent, 
Let us with our allotment be content, 
Allow us ne 'er to wander from Thy sight. 
The favor of our God be on us now. 
Our handiwork forevermore endow. 



168 



XCI 

T^N GOD I trust: He is my strength and 
"** fort; 

He will protect from noisome pestilence ; 
His truth is shield and buckler and support, 
Abide thou in His love and excellence ! 
The terror of the night thou shalt not know, 
The day's destruction thou shalt never fear. 
Before thee thousands to their death may go. 
But unto thee no trouble shall appear. 

No plague nor evil shall to thee befall, 
For heavenly angels over thee have care; 
And they shall give thee guidance safe 

through all 
Thy ways, and ever upward, onward bear. 
And thou shalt trample underneath thy feet 
Whatever evil creature thou dost meet. 



169 



XCII 

ft^O give our thanks and sing God's praise 
is good, — 

To show forth love and faith, both day and 
night. 

Jehovah in my work hath closely stood 

And gladdened me with ever guiding light. 

Thy thoughts are deep ; Thy works of great- 
est might ; 

The fool and brutish man in sin do thrive, 

But they shall be dispersed both left and 
right, — 

Their sad destruction they themselves con- 
trive. 

The foe from righteous man the Lord will 

drive. 
And he shall like the palm and cedar grow, — 
For they who from Jehovah do derive 
Their nurture, shall His sanctuary know. 
Divine vita^lity they shall possess 
Through God in whom is no unrighteousness. 



170 



XCIII 

3EH0VAH clothed with majesty doth 
reign ; 
In strength and power is He strong arrayed. 
The world He did immovable ordain, — 
His throne for perpetuity was made. 
The floods, Jehovah, have their waters staid, 
And lifted up their voice to Thee in praise. 
Their waves Thy holy orders have obeyed. 
Rejoicing in Thy majesty of days. 

For far above the sound that waters raise, 
And far above the breakers of the sea, 
The lofty grandeur of Jehovah stays, — 
Enthroned on high in pure sublimity. 
The testimonies of the Lord are sure, 
His holiness forever doth endure. 



171 



XCIV 

^HINE forth, Thou God, to Whom re- 
venge belongs, — 
How long shall sinners arrogantly speak, 
And on Thy people vile injustice wreak. 
Afflicting those that after Thee do seek? 
Consider, evil doers, of your wrongs : 
The thoughts of man Jehovah well doth know, 
And mercy to His people will He show ; 
Into the pit shall all transgressors go. 

When I was downward cast by sinful throngs, 
Jehovah did uphold me in His power, 
He was to me an ever-saving tower. 
His refuge was my everlasting dower. 
A strong defense from all oppression sore 
Shall our Jehovah be f orevermore. 



172 



xcv 

/f\ COME and let us make a joyful noise, — 
Thanksgiving in His presence let us give, 
For God is King of kings and Joy of joys, 
The strength of hills and deeps through Him 

doth live. 
come and let us worship and bow down, 
The sheep are we of His safe-bounded fold; 
Do not with strife and provocation frown 
As did thy fathers in the day of old. 

Their generation sorely did aggrieve, 
For in their hearts they consciously did err, 
And would not from the holy ways receive 
The blessings which the righteous men pre- 
fer. 
In wrath it hath in consequence been sworn 
Eternal rest shall not to them be borne. 



173 



XCVI 

grET all the earth unto Jehovah sing, 

And blessings on His name forever bring. 

His marvellous works to all the world de- 
clare, 

For God is great and good beyond compare. 

All other gods are but as things of nought, 

Jehovah only hath the heavens wrought ; 

His strength and honor are before Him 
brought, 

0, let His court with offering be sought ! 

In holiness thy worship to Him bear. 

And say that He shall judge the people fair. 

May heaven and sea, and field and tree all 

ring 
With exultation to our Lord and King. 
With righteousness He comes to judge the 

land, — 
With faithfulness, the peoples to command. 



174 



XCVII 

3EH0VAH reigns: may gladness now be 
shown, 
For righteousness and justice of His throne. 
A fire about the enemy hath blown, 
The earth doth at the lightnings quake and 

moan. 
The mountains have at His great presence 

flown. 
His graciousness and glory all have known. 
In shame and guilt let idol-lovers groan; 
Thy judgments have made Zion, God, Thine 

own. 

Thou rulest high above the earth, alone ; 

The souls of all Thy saints Thou wilt con- 
done. 

And wilt for their oppression grave atone,— 

For righteous men are light and gladness 
sown. 

The upright man shall ne'er be overthrown, 

For praise to God with thanks he hath out- 
shone. 

175 



XCVIII 

AQ SING unto Jehovah a new song, 

For marv lous are the things of His right 
hand, — 

His great salvation spreads throughout the 
land, 

He hath His faithfulness remembered long; 

And all the ends of earth have seen His grace. 

Break forth and sing His everlasting praise, 

With harp and voice thy joyful music raise 

Before Jehovah in His sacred place. 

let the sea in its great fulness roar. 

The world and they that dwell therein shall 
shout, 

The floods shall clap their hands in joyous 
rout, 

The hills together sing forevermore. 

The Lord doth judge the earth with right- 
eousness, 

With equity the people doth He bless. 



176 



XCIX 

3EH0VAH reigns,— let the people 
shake, — 
Above the cherubim He keeps His state, 
In Zion is His name forever great, 
Let all the people praises to Him take. 
The king doth equity and justice make, 
And righteousness in Jacob doth create. 
Our God, Jehovah, each and all elate 
And truly worship for His holy sake. 

For Moses, Aaron, Samuel did call 
Upon Jehovah, and He answer made. 
Because His testimonies they obeyed. 
Unto them Thou didst favourably nod. 
Although Thou tookest vengeance of their 

fall. 
Exalt Jehovah, — holy is our God. 



177 



C 

jK'ET all the earth unto Jehovah make 

A joyful noise, and serve with gladness 
great ; 
Before His presence joyous singing take 
And never let the happy song abate. 
Know ye that this Jehovah, He is God, 
And we are His for by Him we were made, — 
We are His sheep, obedient to His rod, — 
The people of His pasture, true and staid. 

Into His gate with thanks now safely go. 
And enter ye His courts with highest praise ; 
Give glorious thanks to Him and gladly show 
Thy blessing to His name through all thy 

days. 
For God is good, His mercy lasts forever, 
His truth shall all the generations share. 



178 



CI 

# 

'JfpHY judgment and Thy kindness I extol, 
And give my heed unto the perfect way. 

when wilt Thou relieve my weary soul 
As unto Thee with yearning heart I pray? 
No wicked thing before my eyes shall stay, 

1 hate the work of them that turn aside, 
A f roward heart shall not with me delay. 
No evil man or thing will I abide. 

The slanderer with high look and with pride 
I will not suffer, but the faithful one 
Shall minister to me and be my guide, — 
Deceitful men and false shall be undone. 
At morning shall the wicked be o'er-turned, 
And workers of iniquity be spurned. 



179 



CII 

j^ HEAE my prayer, hide not from my dis- 
^^ tress, 

Incline Thine ear and answer when I pray, — 
Behold my grieved condition, Lord, and bless, 
No longer in Thine anger cast away. 
Thou shalt in mercy and in grace arise, 
And all the people of the earth shall fear ; 
The prayer of Zion Thou wilt not despise, 
In pity Thou the destitute wilt hear. 

The earth in its foundation Thou hast laid. 
The heavens were created by Thy hand; 
They shall wax old and like a garment fade, 
^ut Thou through all eternity shalt stand. 
The children of Thy servants shall endure. 
Their seed in Thee shall be established pure. 



180 



cm 

/fit X ALT Jehovah, my soul, and all 

That is within me bless His holy name. 
He heals, forgives, redeems from fatal fall. 
To Moses and to Israel He came. 
Abundant in His graciousness and love, 
He will not always in His anger chide ; 
He hath removed, as far as heaven above. 
Our sins, because in Him do we confide. 

Though He remembereth that we are dust. 
His love endures for those with proper fear, 
For those that keep His covenant in trust. 
His precepts follow, with intent sincere. 
Ye ministers and angels, bless the Lord, 
And bless Hiin, my soul, with one accord! 



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CIV 

3EH0VAH, God and Father, Thou art 
great, — 
The elements are subject to Thy voice; 
Thou givest unto man and beast a state 
Of plenty, — they in Thy good care rejoice. 
For every living thing Thou dost provide 
A refuge ; sun and moon Thy rule obey. 
If Thou from them Thy countenance dost 

hide, 
To dust they go, their life doth pass away. 

let Thy glory evermore endure ! 

Let Thy great blessings be to us secure ; 

Accept our meditations, sweet and pure, 

Let enemy and sinner be immure. 

Praise ye, Jehovah; bless Him, my soul. 

Who doth the earth with providence control. 



182 



CV 

I^IVE thanks unto Jehovah, sing His 

praise, 
Remember all the work that He hath done ; 
Prosperity or famine overlays 
According as His providence is won. 
With Abraham His covenant He keeps, 
And Joseph is from servitude relieved ; 
In Egypt Jacob his opponent sweeps, 
And for His people increase is achieved. 

And Moses is beset on every side 
With storm and fire, with drought and troub- 
lous pest, 
But he with patience doth his sorrow hide 
Till they depart and Israel is blest. 
The Israelites from Egypt, safely led, 
In Egypt are established and are fed. 



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CVI 

'^^NTO Jehovah hallelujah sing! 

visit me with Thy salvation great, 

And let me to Thy goodness ever cling, 

That I may know the joy of Thy estate. 

Our fathers sang Thy praise when Thou didst 
bless, 

But soon Thy safe deliverance they forgot. 

They worshipped image false and knew Thee 
not. 

And Thou didst recommence their old dis- 
tress ; 

Their enemies did trouble and oppress. 
Entangling them in well deserved plot; 
But when they did bemoan their sorry lot. 
In Thy great mercy Thou didst grant re- 
dress. 
Sing praises unto God with loud acclaim, 
And give eternal thanks unto His name. 



184 







CVII 

THAT the Lord were praised for His 
good grace, 
And for His wondrous works to earthly race ! 
The longing wanderer He satisfies, 
And good unto his hungry soul supplies. 
For those that were afflicted and distressed 
He broke the brazen gates and freely blest. 
When sickened soul for tender mercy cries, 
He saves, delivers, heals, and glorifies. 

The waves and storm obey His stern behest, 
When seamen are by angry seas oppressed. 
Contempt upon the princes He doth pour. 
But from affliction are the needy raised ; 
The upright and the wise He will restore, 
His loving-kindness ever shall be praised. 



185 



CVIII 

/ifVY heart, O God, on Thee is firmly fixed, 
* Right early with my harp shall I awake, 
Throughout the land I sing Thy praise un- 
mixed, 
For to the skies Thou dost Thy mercy take. 
Be Thou exalted in Thy glory high, 
And answer me and save me with Thy hand ; 
I will exult for God doth testify — 
Defense is Ephraim ; Judah, legal brand. 
Now who will bring me to the city strong! 
Wilt not Thou, God, Who hast off cast our 

hosts! 
give us help against the evil throng. 
For vain is strength of man, whatever he 

boasts. 
Through God we shall be gloriously led, 
For He our adversaries shall down-tread. 



186 



CIX 

/(\ GOD of my delight, hold not Thy peace, 
^^ For evil doers compass me about ; 
Condemn them, let their misery increase. 
And let their name and kind be blotted out. 
But deal with me, Jehovah, for my heart 
Is wounded ; needy, poor, unblest am I ; 

help me. Lord, Thy saving grace impart 
That they may know that Thou art always 

nigh. 

And let them curse, but Thou forever bless. 
Cause them to be ashamed when they arise; 
Give unto them dishonor for their dress, 
Deservedly confuse them and chastise. 

1 thank Thee, Lord, and everywhere extol. 
Who saved from those that wrongly judged 

my soul. 



187 



cx 

3EH0VAH said, Sit tliou at My right hand 
Till I thy enemies My footstool make ; 
From Zion shall the Lord thy sceptre take, 
And thou shalt rule in midst of evil band. 
Thy willing people follow thy command. 
For thou dost with the dew of youth awake. 
Without repentance great Jehovah spake : 
Thou art a priest forever in the land. 

The Lord at thy right hand in wrathful day 
Through kings shall strike, and nations 

sternly view, 
The places with dead bodies He shall fill ; 
In many countries shall He justly stay. 
And at the brook His strength shall He re- 
new. 
He shall lift up His head and do His will. 



188 



CXI 

^0|^ ITH my whole heart great thanks and 
^^^ praise are brought 
In council and assembly of the pure. 
The works of God are great and alwaiys 

sought, 
His righteousness forever doth endure. 
His works of wonder He hath made secure, 
He graciously gives food too those that fear ; 
His precepts, truth, and vigilance are sure. 
His mercy and His judgments are sincere. 

Eedemption to His people doth appear. 
His covenant forever He commands; 
His name we shall keep holy and revere 
Because of gracious blessings from His 

hands. 
Of Godly love true wisdom is the fruit. 
The doers of His law have good repute. 



189 



CXII 
/JUAY he who in God's statutes takes de- 

^^ light, 

Eternally be blest for his good ways ; 

A righteous wealth within his dwelling stays, 

His generation soweth seeds of might. 

In darkness to the upright cometh light 

And grace and mercy; through his length of 

days 
No evil shall he fear, for God shall raise 
Him high and his hard adversaries smite. 

His righteousness the Lord doth firmly 

found ; 
Unto the poor and needy hath He given; 
His horn with honor shall be high extolled, 
And grievously the wicked shall behold. 
And melt away with thorny passion crown- 
ed, — 
Their strong desires shall evermore be riven. 



190 



CXIII 

^OME, all ye servants of Jehovah's name, 
From this time forth forevermore pro- 
claim 
His blessedness, His glory, and His fame, 
From rise of sun till going down of same. 
Above all nations He in splendor came, 
O shout loud hallelujah to the Lord ! 
For who is like Him on His lofty, seat. 
Who doth the things of earth and heaven 
treat? 

Who raiseth up the poor about His feet. 
And giveth to the needy one to eat. 
That he with princes may be fit to meet! — 
He doth the proper place to all accord. 
A mother blest, shall sterile woman be, 
praise Lord God Jehovah joyfully ! 



191 



CXIV 

^ffllJHEN Israel from out of Egypt went, — 
The house of Jacob from a people 
strange, — 
His sanctuary was to Judah sent. 
And Israel — his great dominion's range, 
The sea beheld and hastily it fled, 
And river Jordan backward turned its way, 
The mountains skipped like rams when newly 

fed. 
The little hills, like young sheep when at play. 

What ails thee, thou sea, that thou dost 

flee! 
And why, Jordan, turnest thou thy deep ! 
And mountains, that ye skip so hastily! 
Ye little hills, why art thou like young sheep? 
tremble, Earth, at presence of the Lord, 
Who turneth flint to fountain, rock to ford. 



192 



CXV 

'J^NTO Thy name be every glorious word, 

For sake of mercy and Thy patient love; 
Our God is in the heavens high above, 
And hath done whatsoever He preferred. 
The heathen have in idol worship erred, — 
Their hands and noses, ears and eyes are 

mute, 
They are deprived of every attribute, 
Their love for gold has all their powers de- 
terred. 

O Israel and Aaron, those that fear, 

Trust in Jehovah, He will help and shield, 

Both great and small doth Lord Jehovah 

bless. 
The heavens are His, but we through Him 

possess 
The earth. No praises do the wicked yield, 
But we with hallelujahs shall revere. 



193 



CXVI 

BECAUSE my supplication He doth hear, 

And unto me in mercy bends His ear, 
I will my Lord eternally revere 
And ever dwell within His love sincere. 
I called upon Him when I was oppressed 
And straightway He delivered me and 

blessed. 
Eeturn, my soul, unto thy peaceful rest, 
Jehovah's saving grace is manifest. 

"What gratitude for His good gifts is best? 
My vows to Him shall frankly be expressed, 
His wondrous works in public I'll attest, 
And on His name will call with holy zest. 
In midst of thee, Jerusalem, appear 
The praises of Jehovah, true and clear. 



194 



CXVII 

A^ PRAISE Jehovah for His grace and 
^ truth, 

And praise Him all ye nations of the earth; 
Applaud Him great and small, and aged and 

youth, 
And everything to which He giveth birth. 
His loving-kindness unto us is great, 
And glorious are His mercies here below; 
He founded us upon our earthly state 
That we might teach the evil ones to know. 

The truth of God forever doth endure. 
And is to us a constant healing balm ; 
It strengthens every heart and makes it pure 
And teaches it to beat with holy calm. 
With joyful voice unto Jehovah sing, 
And with His name let hallelujahs ring. 



195 



CXVIII 

jrET every one his praises dedicate 

Unto the Lord, Whose endless love is 
great ; 
I called upon Him in my sad estate 
And He did answer me and liberate ; 
He opened unto me the righteous gate ; 
And I did enter in and celebrate 
With thanks ; this day He did originate, — 
<Let every one with praise participate. 

By His right hand the Lord will raise me 

straight, 
Most valiantly from an oppressive fate ; 
I shall not die, but He will animate 
My soul, if I upon Him calmly wait. 
His loving-kindness doth illuminate, 
By endless mercy doth He elevate. 



196 



CXIX 
ALEPH 

UpHE perfect in the way are truly blest : 
Who walk uprightly in Jehovah's law, 
Who seek Him with whole heart are duly 
. blest, 

And keep His testimonies without flaw. 
Thou hast commanded that we should ob- 
serve 
Thy precepts diligently, and obey; 
that my ways Thy statutes would observe, 
And never to unrighteousness betray! 

Then shall I not be sorely put to shame. 
When all of Thy commandments I respect; 
And righteous thanks shall be unto Thy name 
When Thou in sacred judgment dost protect. 
Thy statutes I will follow evermore. 
Forsake me not entirely, I implore. 



197 



CXIX 
BETH 

^ WHEEEWITHAL shall young men 
cleanse their way! 

By taking heed according to Thy word. 

"With my whole heart have I Thy law pre- 
ferred, 

Now let me not from Thy commandments 
stray. 

Thy sacred word within my heart I lay, 

That I from sinfulness may be deterred. 

Let Thou Thy statutes evermore be heard, 

And bless me, Jehovah, as I pray. 

The judgments of Thy mouth I do declare, 
And in Thy testimonies I rejoice 
As much as in all riches that I share ; 
Thy precepts and Thy ways shall be the 

choice 
Of all my meditation and my prayer. 
And in Thy statutes I shall lift my voice. 

198 



CXIX 
GIMEL 

5]SEAL bountifully with Thy servant, Lord, 
That I may live and know Thee, face to 
face; 
Unto mine eyes their proper sight afford, 
That they may see the wonders of Thy grace. 
A stranger am I in this earthly place : 
Hide not Thy great commandments. Lord, 

from me; 
Thy judgments let my longing soul embrace. 
Which breaketh in its agony for Thee. 

But those who from Thy counsels wander 

free 
Thou hast rebuked, and sternly cursed are 

they; 
In ill contempt, never let me be, 
For I have walked in Thine appointed way. 
Thy testimonies are my sure delight 
And counsellors, that guide and keep aright. 

199 



CXIX 
DALETH 

iA QUICKEN me according to Thy word, 
Unto the dust my downcast soul doth 
cleave, 

My ways I have declared and Thou hast 
heard ; 

Teach me Thy holy statutes to receive. 

The way of Thy great precepts let me know, 

So shall I meditate upon Thy deeds ; 

My soul doth melt for heaviness and woe, 

For strength and comfort my weak spirit 
pleads. 

The course of falsehood from me now re- 
move, 
And graciously Thy law unto me grant ; 
The path of faithfulness do I approve. 
Thy judgments in my heart I do implant. 
Then put me not to shame, Mighty One, 
The way of Thy commandments I will run. 

200 



CXIX 
HE 

^ir^Y statutes unto me, Jehovah, teach, 

And I shall keep them faitliful to the 
end; 
To fully understand I do beseech, 
And all my heart unto Thy law shall bend. 
Make me to follow happy, without breach. 
The path of Thy commandments ; befriend 
And let my heart all avarice impeach, 
And to Thy testimony well attend. 

quicken me Thy holy ways to reach. 
Mine eyes from empty vanity defend ; 
Confirm unto Thy truthful servants, each. 
Thy word, and sad reproaches from them 

send. 
For I have longed to hear Thy sacred speech, 
Thy righteousness unto me quickly lend. 



201 



CXIX 
VAU 

jjTET also loving-kindness come, Lord, 

And Thy salvation unto me afford. 
That when I am reproached by one abhorred, 
I may an answer unto him record. 
Do not my soul of Thy great word deprive, 
For in Thy judgments doth my hope survive ; 
Continually forever shall I strive 
To see Thy law and by Thy precepts thrive. 

Before the kings Thy works shall be restored, 
And none against me shall with shame con- 
trive ; 
My heart with Thy commandments doth ac- 
cord, — 
Delight and comfort from them I derive. 
And on Thy statutes I will meditate, — 
With lifted hands to Thee I supplicate. 



202 



CXIX 
ZAIN 

'JlpHE word unto Thy servant, Lord, recall, 
' Upon which Thou hast caused him to be- 
lieve ; 
This is my comfort in my grievous fall : 
That Thy great word doth quicken and re- 
lieve. 
The proud have held me greatly in their 

scorn, 
Yet have I never swerved from Thy decree; 
Unto Thine olden judgments I have sworn 
And comforted myself, Lord, in Thee. 

Upon me hath grave horror taken hold. 
Because of sinners that Thy law forsake ; 
Thy statutes have with happy song been told 
As to my pilgrimage my way I take. 
Thy name I have remembered in the night. 
And have observed Thy precepts with de- 
light. 

203 



CXIX 
CHETH 

3EH0VAH is my portion ! I have said 
That I would ever by Thy words be led. 
Thy favor with my whole heart I entreat, 
And ask that Thou wilt grant Thy mercy 

sweet. 
Upon my ways I have sincerely thought, 
With care Thy testimonies I have sought ; 
I hasten, and I suffer no delay. 
Thy great commandments fully to obey. 

My soul the bands of wicked ones beset. 
But I Thy law divine do not forget. 
Because of Thy wise judgment and decree 
I rise at midnight to give thanks to Thee. 
Thy mercy, Lord, through all the earth doth 

reach. 
Thy statutes and Thy love unto me teach. 



204 



CXIX 
TETH 

-TJIJMITH Thy poor servant, Lord, Thou 

^^^ hast dealt well, 

According to Thy word he hath received ; 

Let knowledge and good judgment with me 
dwell, 

For in Thine ordered mandates I have be- 
lieved. 

Before I was afflicted I did err. 

But now Thy saving word do I observe; 

For Thou art good and goodness wilt con- 
fer, — 

let me from Thy statutes never swerve ! 

Against me have the proud ones forged a lie, 
But I will keep Thy precepts in my heart ; 
'Tis good that trouble did my spirit try 
That Thou to me Thy mercies might impart. 
Thy holy law is better unto me 
Than thousands of pure gold could ever be. 

205 



CXIX 
JOD 

"TJ HAVE been made and fashioned by Thy 
hands, 

Give knowledge that I may learn Thy com- 
mands, — 

And they that fear shall see me and be glad 

Because my hope in Thy pure word is clad. 

I know Thy judgments righteous are and 
strict. 

And that Thou dost in faithfulness afflict. 

Thy loving-kindness, Lord, I humbly pray 

Thou wilt unto Thy servant duly pay ; 

Thy tender mercies unto me convey, 
And let Thy law delight me on my way. 
Unto the proud give shameful reprimands; 
Turn them to me that fearful are and sad, 
Whose actions Thy commandments contra- 
dict. 
let my heart be perfect and obey ! 

206 



CXIX 
CAPH 

ijiTlY soul for Thy salvation, Lord, doth 
^ faint, 

But in Thy word my constant hope is staid ; 
Mine eyes do fail in soreness of complaint. 
When shall I with Thy comfort be allayed? 
How many are the days that I shall see? 
When wilt Thou judge the ones that perse- 
cute? 
The proud have digged deceitful pits for me 
Who of Thy sacred laws are destitute. 

But all of Thy commandments faithful are : 
They wrongfullj^ oppress me ; help me. Lord. 
They had almost consumed me, near and far, 
But I did not forsake Thy living word. 
Thy loving-kindness ever to me give, 
According to Thy precepts let me live. 



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Wit 4?0almsi 

CXIX 

LAMED 

^THY word in heaven is settled forever- 
more, 
Thy faith doth all the generations guide, 
The earth which Thou established doth abide 
According as Thy judgments do decide. 
Unless Thy law divine I did adore 
I should have perished when afflictions chide. 
In Thy great precepts I shall e^er confide. 
For they through Thee a quickening do pro- 
vide. 

And I am Thine, save me, I implore : 

To follow Thy commandments I have tried; 

The wicked have awaited and defied. 

But in Thy testimonies I relied. 

The end of all perfection passeth o'er, 

But Thy commandment is exceeding wide. 



208 



CXIX 
MEM 

AR HOW I love Thy laws and Thy decrees ! 

They are my meditation all the day ; 
They make me wiser than mine enemies, 
For they are ever with me on my way. 
t have more wisdom than my teachers hold, 
Because Thy testimonies are my thought ; 
I have more understanding than the old. 
Because Thy precepts I have always sought. 

My feet from evil path I have refrained, 
That I might properly observe Thy word. 
Thy blessed judgment I have not disdained, 
And Thou hast taught me what I most pre- 
ferred. 
Thy words unto my mouth are always sweet, 
For through them is my wisdom well com- 
plete. 



209 



GXIX 

NUN 

^fpHY word is as a lamp unto my feet, 

Unto my path it giveth guiding light ; 
That I will well observe Thy judgments right, 
I have confirmed and sworn in oath discreet. 
In my affliction, Lord, I do entreat 
My free-will offerings may in Thy clear sight 
Acceptance find; teach me Thy glory bright. 
For I shall all Thy holy mandates meet. 

The wicked have for me arranged a snare, 
Yet from Thy great commands I did not 

stray. 
They are my strong inheritance forever. 
My heart they do rejoice throughout the 

day,— 
To carry out Thy statutes I prepare, — ; 
Forever, to the end, shall I obey. 



210 



CXIX 

SAMECH 

T| HATE them that are of a double mind, 
Unto Thy law is all my love inclined ; 
In Thee a shield and hiding-place I find, 
Unto Thy hope is all my hope resigned. 
Depart from me ye evil-doers blind, 
That I may serve Jehovah unconfined. 
let me live according to Thy word. 
May shame from me forever be deferred ; 

And may Thy laws continually be heard. 
Set Thou at naught all those that 'gainst 

them erred. 
The wicked of the earth Thou hast deterred, 
And therefore is my loyalty averred. 
For fear of Thee, my flesh is much dismayed, 
And of Thy judgments I am sore afraid. 



211 



CXM 

AIN 

fjfpHY righteousness and justice have I 
done, 

leave me not to my oppressors bold ; 
Be surety for good to humble one, 

The stern oppression of the proud withhold. 
My weakened eyes for Thy salvation fail, 
And for Thy word of sacred righteousness, 
Let loving-kindness in my heart prevail, 
With knowledge of Thy statutes ever bless. 

1 am Thy servant, — give me from above 
True wisdom, that Thy precepts I shall know, 
Thy guidance and commandments shall I love 
More than fine gold or any worldly show. 
Thy righteous law I full appreciate, 

The way of falseness justly do I hate. 



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CXIX 
PE 

^IpHY testimonies are a wondrous thing, 
And therefore doth my soul observance 
keep; 
The entrance of Thy words the light doth 

bring, 
And giveth understanding to the meek. 
I long for Thy commandments and Thy 

grace, — 
As is Thy wont. Thy mercy grant to me. 
My footsteps order to the proper place 
And let me not abide iniquity. 

Let man's oppression evermore decline 
So that I may Thy statutes comprehend; 
Upon Thy servant make Thy face to shine, 
And lead me by Thy precepts to the end. 
The water doth from my sad eyes outpour, 
Because Thy holy law they do ignore. 



213 



CXIX 

TZADE 

3EH0VAH, Thou dost rule with righteous 
hand, 
And in Thy judgments Thou art always true ; 
In righteousness Thy word Thou dost com- 
mand, 
And dost with faithfulness its power renew. 
Because mine adversaries have forgot, 
My zeal doth near consume me and undo; 
Thy word is very pure, — they love it not, — 
But I, Thy servant, worship and pursue. 

Despised and small am I, yet I shall ne'er 
Forget Thy law nor Thy commands eschew; 
I have been found by trouble and by care, 
'Tis my delight that I Thy precepts knew. 
Thy testimonies and Thy wisdom give, 
That I in righteousness may ever live. 



214 



CXIX 
KOPH 

TOl^ ITH my whole heart have I called unto 
^^^ Thee, 

come, Thou great Jehovah, answer me, — 

1 shall observe Thy testimonies free. 
The dawning of the morning I forsee. 

My every hope in Thy great words shall be. 
That I may meditate on Thy decree, 
Hear Thou my voice in Thy great charity ; 
According to Thy judgment hear my plea. 

For they draw nigh that follow wickedly, — 
That with Thy holy law do disagree. 
But Thou art nigh in Thy great majesty. 
And Thy commandments rule all truthfully. 
From Thy old precepts I shall never flee. 
For Thou hast founded them eternally. 



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CXIX 
EESH 

/^ONSIDER mine affliction and restore, 
For I shall not forget Thy precepts, 
Lord: 
Plead Thou my canse, — redeem me, I implore, 
And quicken me according to Thy word. 
Salvation from the wicked ones is far. 
For they Thy holy statutes do not seek ; 
How blessed all Thy tender mercies are! 
O quicken me and hear me when I speak. 

My persecutors and my foes increase. 
But to Thy testimonies do I hold ; 
And sorely am I grieved and know no peace 
When treacherous transgressors I behold. 
Consider Thou my love and leave me never; 
Thy righteous judgments shall endure for- 
ever. 



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CXIX 
SHIN 

Tf HAVE been persecuted without cause ; 

My heart is to Thy mighty words re- 
signed ; 
But I rejoice at Thy all-powerful laws 
As one that some abundant spoil doth find. 
Thy word I love, but falsehood I abhor; 
And seven times a da^'' do I give praise, 
Great peace have they in Thee f orevermore. 
That love and honor Thee through all their 

days. 

For Thy salvation I have humbly prayed. 
And all of Thy commandments have I done ; 
My soul Thy testimonies hath obeyed. 
Exceedingly I love them, every one. 
Thy precepts in my heart are firmly laid, 
Before Thine eyes my earthly course I run. 



217 



CXIX 
TAU 

3rET now my cry come near before Thee, 

Lord, 
And understanding unto me accord. 
In recognition of my prayer, afford 
Deliverance according to Thy word. 
Let now my lips unto Thee utter praise. 
For Thou dost teach me Thy most holy ways. 
Of Thy great word my tongue a song shall 

raise, 
For all my faith in Thy commandment stays. 

For Thy salvation, Lord, I longing cried; 
I in Thy law delightfully abide; 
My soul let live and be Thou glorified. 
And let Thy judgments evermore provide. 
For like a wayward sheep I Ve gone astray, — 
Thy servant seek and lead him on the way. 



218 



CXX 

'Yf CRIED unto Jehovah in distress, 
'^ He answered me and graciously did bless. 
Deliver me, God, from wickedness. 
And keep my tongue from lying and deceit. 
What now shall unto Thee be given more? 
lying tongue thy errors I deplore ; 
Sharp arrows of the mighty 'gainst thee pour 
With coals of juniper and bring defeat. 

That I sojourn in Meshech, woe is me, 
That I should in the tents of Kedar be ! 
AA^ith him that hateth peace and verity 
My soul hath long in evil found retreat. 
Thy blessed peace forever do I seek, 
But they encourage war whene'er I speak. 



219 



CXXI 

'2M NTO the mountains will I lift mine eyes, 
From High Jehovah cometh all my aid, 
Who did establish earth, endowed the skies 
And from the dust all living creatures made. 
On him that keepeth Israel shall be laid 
Nor sleep, nor slumber. He will safe pro- 
tect; 
On thy right hand Jehovah is thy shade, 
Thy soul shall be among the Lord's elect. 

Thy footsteps in His way He will direct. 
And He shall keep from all besetting ill ; 
The moon by night shall be of none effect. 
The sun by day shall have no power to kill. 
Thy going out and coming in shall be 
Forevermore ordained by God's decree. 



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cxxii ■ 

^|) EJOICED was I when unto me they said 
Unto Jehovah's house now let us go. 

Jerusalem, thou art established, 

The tribes approach their offerings to be- 
stow. 

The thrones for judgment are within thee set, 

That to the house of David do belong; 

Salute Jerusalem and ne'er forget 

That they shall prospered be whose love is 
strong. 

Within thy walls may peace forever be. 

Within thy palaces, prosperity ; 

I will now speak sweet words concerning thee 

For my companions and posterity. 

Thy sacred good forever will I seek, 

For Lord Jehovah's sake, the pure and meek. 



221 



CXXIII 

TfN prayer do I lift up mine eyes to Thee, — 
Thou that sittest in the heavens high! 
With Thy all saving watchfulness draw nigh, 
My comfort and protection ever be. 
As servants eyes their master's hands do see, 
As mistress comes beneath her maiden's eye. 
So we look up to Thee with fervent cry 
And ask that Thou wilt grant Thy mercy 
free. 

Compassion have upon us, Lord, we pray : 
Contempt exceedingly doth fill our soul. 
And scoffings of the idle and the proud ; 
Forget us not in this oppressive day, 
Protect us by Thy grace and make us whole. 
For unto Thee our hearts are humbly bowed. 



222 



CXXIV 

'TJF Thou, O Lord, had not been on our side 
When men rose up against us in their ire, 
Then had they overcome us in their pride. 
Their wrath was kindled 'gainst us like the 

fire; 
Then would the angry waters override 
Our wearied soul, and eagerly conspire. 
But on Thy faithful promise we relied, 
And to Thy gracious love did we aspire. 

O blessed be Jehovah in His reign, 

Who hath not yielded us to foe a prey ; 

As bird from snare, our soul escapes the 
pain, 

The wiles are crushed and we are safe away. 

The Lord who did the heavens and earth or- 
dain, 

Our helper and our comfort is for aye. 



223 



CXXV 

^LL they that in Jehovah firmly believe 
Are as Mount Zion which cannot be 
moved ; 
They shall abide forever, and receive 
Salvation from the Lord Who hath ap- 
proved. 
As round Jerusalem the mountains are, 
So God is round about His people here, 
Encircling all His sheep, both close and far. 
Forever shielding from the foe severe. 

The rod of wickedness shall never rest 
On lot of righteous, that they downward fall. 
Do good unto the good, — let them be blest 
Who in their hearts sincerely on Thee call. 
The sinner may return to wicked way. 
But peace upon all Israel God will lay. 



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CXXVI 

'jrafUHEN those returned to Zion God 

brought back, 
Vv^e were like unto them that sweetly 

dream, — 
No praises did our tongue in gladness lack, 
And joyous laughter from our mouth did 

stream. 
Among the nations did they all declare: 
Great things hath Lord Jehovah done for us. 
No longer shall we faint in our despair 
For God has been secure and generous. 

For us, again, turn our captivity 
As flow the streams within the smiling south; 
Who sows with tears he reapeth joyously, — 
Though bitter moaning issue from his mouth 
As forth he bears the seed ; he gladly sings 
As he his sheaves into the garner brings. 



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'J^NLESS Jehovah doth the house ordain, 
The builders' earnest labor is in vain; 
Except Jehovah keep the city well 
The watchman can no evil ones expel. 
'Tis vain your bed so short a time to keep, 
The bread of toil to eat in night so deep, 
For so He giveth His beloved sleep. 
So, children are the heritage of the Lord, 

The fruit of womb is His esteemed reward: 
As arrows are in hands of mighty man, 
So youthful children are, by godly plan. 
The man is blessed who hath them in large 

store ; 
For they shall know no shame forevermore, 
Their enemies they conquer in the door. 



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3EH0VAH blesseth every one that fears 
And walketh in His way with steady 
feet; 
And happy shall he be whom God reveres, 
For he the labor of his hands shall eat. 
As fruitful vine upon thy dwelling seat 
Thy wife shall in thy tabernacle be ; 
Thy children shall around thy table meet 
Like olive plants, in blessed unity. 

Behold, the man with upright fear of Thee 
Shall be rewarded thus perpetually. 
And out of Zion will Jehovah bless ; 
Jerusalem in goodness thou shalt see, 
Thy children's children thou shalt then 

caress 
And shalt in Israel see peacefulness. 



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CXXIX 

JpULL many a time have tliej^ afflicted me 
^ From my youth up, but never did pre- 
vail. 
The plowers did with furrows long assail, 
And planned upon my back maliciously. 
But God hath cut asunder wicked cords : 
Let them be put to shame and backward 

turned, 
Who Zion in their evil hearts have spurned, 
Bestow upon them all their just rewards. 

As grass upon the housetops let them be. 
Which withereth before it fully grows; 
The reaper reapeth not whereof he sows 
Nor with his sheaves his bosom filleth he. 
And neither do the ones that pass thee say: 
The blessings of Jehovah cross thy way. 



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A^UT of the depth have I called unto Thee, 
bend Thine ear and all attentive be 

Unto my urgent, supplicating plea. 

If Thou, God, should mark iniquity 

Then who should stand and be from judg- 
ment free? 

But all through Thee shall true forgiveness 
see 

That Thou by men shalt properly be feared. 

My soul upon Jehovah, then, doth wait, 

And to His word my hope I consecrate, 
!As watchman's care my godly fear is great. 
O Israel, strong faith in Him create. 
For loving-kindness is with Him innate. 
And plenteous redemption. His estate : 
From all its sin shall Jacob be up-reared. 



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CXXXI 

/JI|Y heart, Lord Jehovah, is not proud, 
^ Nor are mine eyes with haughtiness 

raised high; 
In matters great I do not call aloud, 
Nor do I for too lofty things apply. 
My soul in my humility is stilled 
And quieted, for Thy greatness have I seen; 
With Thy abounding mercy is it filled, — 

'Tis like a child which mother fond doth 
wean. 

Israel, in God sincerely hope. 
From this time forth eternally implore 
His aid, and He His righteous gates will ope; 
And Thou shalt dwell with Him f orevermore. 
With faith in God, of humble heart possessed, 
Thou shalt by Him with graciousness be 
blessed. 



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CXXXII 

:M^EMEMBER, Lord, for David all his 

plight 
And how he vowed a place for Thee to find. 
Arise, Lord, with ark of Thy great mighty 
Let saints and priests possess the righteous 

mind. 
Turn not away the face of Thine elect, — 
For Thou hast sworn in holy words and true 
That Thou the children's children wilt pro- 
tect 
If they Thy testimonies will pursue. 

For habitation did the Lord desire 
The city Zion; here will I abide; 
Salvation shall her holy priests attire, 
Great gladness shall unto her saints betide. 
The horn of David shall be made to bud, 
But shame shall clothe all those of evil blood. 



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CXXXIII 

iJ^EHOLD how pleasant and how good it is 

For brethren in sweet unity to dwell, 
To cultivate such peacefulness as His 
Which from the earth all chaos can dispel. 
'Tis like the precious oil, anointing head. 
That downward took its way upon the beard 
Of Aaron, — which on further course was led 
Until his garment 's skirt it smoothly neared ; 

'Twas like unto the sacred Hermon's dew. 
That Cometh down on Zion 's lofty mount : 
For there the Lord commands His blessing 

true. 
And there arises life's eternal fount. 
How sweet it is to dwell in unity. 
And worship God with safe impunity! 



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CXXXIV 

AEHOLD, ye congregation, bless the Lord, 
And all ye servants, bless Him in accord, 
Who in the night doth unto Thee afford 
A place within His house as His reward. 
lift to God your supplicating hands, 
Thy prayer unto His sacred place expands; 
praise the Lord in all the earthly lands. 
And follow ye His excellent commands. 

And out of Zion will Jehovah bless 
Thee, in Thy moaning and Thy sad distress ; 
The heaven and the earth doth He possess 
For He hath made them in His mightiness. 
Let congregation and the night watch sing 
In glorious exultation to the King. 



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'2M[ NTO Jehovah sing eternal praise, 

For Israel, yea, Jacob, is His own ; 
He far above all other Gods doth raise 
And wondrous things in heaven and earth 

hath shown. 
The nations great and mighty kings He slew, 
And gave them for a blessed heritage ; 
His people He in judgment shall subdue, 
And shall repent when they in sin engage. 

For gold and silver do the nations seek, 
And eyes have they but nothing do they see, 
Their ears are deaf, with mouth they cannot 

speak, — 
All those that trust them shall afflicted be. 
Aaron, Levi, Israel — all bless 
The great Jehovah, in His righteousness ! 



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CXXXVI 

/iJIVE thanks to God whose mercy lives f or- 

e ^er, — 
To Him who doeth only wonders great, 
Who in His wisdom did the heavens prepare, 
Who earth above the waters did create; 
To Him who did the sun by day declare, 
The moon and stars of night originate ; 
Give thanks to Him Who did asunder tear 
The sea that Israel might journey straight; 

To Him Who in the wilderness did spare, 
And lead His own ; Who in our low estate 
Eemembered us with His eternal care, — 
Delivered us from adversaries' hate; 
O glorious thanks unto Jehovah swear. 
Who with His endless mercy doth await! 



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CXXXVII 

^Y Babylonian river did we weep 

When we remembered Zion; on the tree 
Of willow in the midst thereof did keep 
Our harps, and bode in groaning misery ; 
For they that led us captive and laid waste 
Eequired of us a Zion song of joy, 
But how shall we, in strange surroundings 

placed. 
Our saddened time with happy song employ! 

Jerusalem, if I recalled thee not, 

May tongue be dumb and hand forget her 

skill. 
Eemember, Lord, the race of Edom's plot 
Who 'gainst Thy sacred city bent their will. 
O happy shall he be that doth impose 
A just reward on Babylonian foes. 



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CXXXVIII 

^feEFORE the gods will I sing unto Thee, 
And I will worship toward Thy holy 
place ; 
For mercy and for truth my thanks shall be, 
Thy word above Thy name will I embrace. 
Thou didst encourage me when I implored,— 
Let all the kings of earth their thanks bestow. 
For through Thy word have they been well 

restored, 
Jehovah's endless glory will they show. 

The haughty man Thou knowest from afar, 
But to the lowly Thou hast great respect ; 
Though adversaries all around me are. 
By Thy right hand against them Thou 'It pro- 
tect. 
Jehovah's loving-kindness is eternal, — 
Forsake me not in Thy great love supernal ! 



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CXXXIX 

^IpHOU art acquainted, Lord, with all my 

ways: 
If I ascend to heaven Thou art there, 
By Thy right hand Thou guidest every- 
where, — 
Thy providence in every path conveys. 
And thanks shall be to Thee through all my 

days. 
For Thou my life didst watchfully prepare 
And by Thy mercies for it Thou didst care, — 
With precious love my fallen feet didst raise. 

But surely Thou the wicked men will kill, 
And enemies that take Thy name in vain, — 
1 hate them with a perfect burning wrath ; 
O try me, God, with Thy unbending will, 
See whether grief my sad heart doth contain, 
And lead me in the everlasting path. 



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CXL 

TjSELIVER me, God, from violent man 

Continually devising to oppress. 
Deceitfully as serpents do they plan, — 

keep me God and with Thy mercy bless, 
For sinners spread a net for my distress ! 

1 said, Lord, give ear unto my prayer. 
For Thou didst save in battle 's raging stress. 
Let not the sinner's ill device ensnare. 

A pit of burning coals for them prepare. 
That rise against me, compassing about; 
Jehovah will in dark affliction spare 
The needy and the righteous and devout. 
Thy bounteous mercies shall the faitliful tell. 
The upright shall within Thy presence dwell. 



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CXLI 

3EH0VAH, I have called; make haste to 
me: 
As incense let my prayer before Thee be. 
My heart incline not to an evil thing, 
Nor let it share in deeds of wickedness; 
The smite of righteous shall a kindness bring, 
My prayer against their evil I express. 
Their judges are o'er thrown in misery; 
And they shall have my words made sweet 
through Thee, 

For unto Thee, Jehovah, are mine eyes, 
In Thee I refuge take ; leave not my soul. 
Keep me from plots which hard against me 

rise, 
And from the snares that evil ones devise ; 
Confuse them in their nets beyond control 
Whilst I escape through Thee, my Lord, made 

whole. 



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CXLII 

'J^NTO Jehovah with my voice I cry, 

And nnto Him my supplication make ; 
Before Him my complaint doth clearly lie, 
And all my trouble unto Him I take. 
When I was overwhelmed Thou didst draw 

nigh, 
And in my hostile path didst not forsake. 
There was no man on whom I could rely. 
All refuge failed me, my poor heart did 

break. 

But Thou, Lord, my shelter art ! I said,— 
Thou art my portion in the living land ; 
Attend me for in lowliness I tread, — 
Deliver me from persecutor's hand. 
And let my soul from prison now be led. 
That all the righteous may around me stand. 



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CXLIII 

TJN faithfulness, Jehovah, hear my prayer, 

And into judgment enter not with me ; 
For enemies have brought me to despair 
And caused me long to dwell in misery. 
My heart within me, thus, is desolate. 
And on the doings of Thy hands I muse; 
My thirsty soul upon Thee doth await, — 
Hide not Thy face, Thy answer ne'er refuse. 

Cause me to hear Thy mercy in the morn, 
Deliver me, Jehovah, from the foe; 
In uprightness now let me be reborn. 
And quicken me, that I Thy love may know. 
Destroy all those that do afflict my soul, 
I am Thy servant, Lord, — make Thou me 
whole. 



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CXLIV 

3EH0VAH is my tower, fortress, shield, 
Who under me my people doth subdue. 

Why dost Thou unto man Thy knowledge 
yield. 

Who doth his days in vanity pursue! 

Thy heavens bow and make Thy mountains 
smoke, 

Let lightning be cast forth. Thine arrows 
send. 

That I may be set free from alien stroke, 

Which doth with falsehood and deceit de- 
scend. 

And I will sing a new song unto Thee 
Who rescued David from the hurtful sword. 
When sons and daughters find prosperity. 
When garners, sheep, and open wealth af- 
ford, — 
The people when thus blest shall happy be — 
Yea, happy is the race that knows the Lord. 



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CXLV 

^ORD GOD JEHOVAH, I will bless Thy 

name, — 
One generation shall Thy works extol 
Rejoicing in Thy majesty and fame, 
Declaring Thy great power and control. 
God's grace and mercy comforts every soul; 
unto Thee shall all Thy works sing 

praise, — 
Disclosing that, through love that maketh 

whole, 
Jehovah those that are bowed down, wilt 

raise. 

Eternally, in all His righteous ways 
He draweth nigh with grace to those that call 
On Him in truth ; in anger He conveys 
Vain men and wicked to destruction, all. 
Again will I his sacred name raise high, — 
His holiness let all flesh sanctify. 



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^^RAISE ye Jehovah, m}^ soul! While 
^ yet 

I live His highest praises will I sing. 
Let not thy trust in man or prince be set 
Whose purposes return to perishing. 
But he that trusteth in the Lord is blest : 
The earth, the sea, the heavens hath He 

made, 
He executeth judgment for oppressed. 
And giveth food to those that have obeyed. 

Jehovah raiseth those that are bowed down, 
Jehovah doth His righteous people crown, 
Jehovah on the wicked way doth frown, — 
Jehovah reigneth ever in renown. 
Thy God, O Zion, ruleth to the end. 
Let hallelujahs to His name ascend. 



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CXLVII 

'HE Lord doth great Jerusalem upbuild, 
The sad in heart and wounded He doth 
heal; 
The heavens with stars He hath in glory 

filled, 
And He upholdeth when the meek appeal. 
Unto the earth He grants a goodly meal, 
And food to man and beast He doth supply; 
He doth His pleasure to His saints reveal, 
To those that on His loving grace rely. 

Prosperity and peace are ever nigh; 

His great commands extend throughout the 

earth. 
His statutes and His judgments doth He try 
In Israel, the land of chosen birth. 
it is good to sing unto the Lord, 
And great thanksgiving to His name accord. 



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CXLVIII 

Aft praise Jehovah from the Heavenly height, 

O praise Him, all His angels, with de- 
light, 
praise Him, sun and moon and host of 

might. 
And praise Him all ye brilliant stars of 

night. 
Ye heavens of heavens and waters above 

shall praise 
For He by His commands thy being did raise. 
By His decree thou hast eternal days, — 
0, praise Jehovah from thy earthly ways. 

Ye elements and every living thing. 
Thy praises to Jehovah ever bring. 
Unto His name in exultation sing 
Eternally, prince and judge and king ! 
Shout hallelujah to Jehovah's name. 
Acknowledge by thy praise, his sacred fame ! 



247 



CXLIX 

JNG unto God in presence of His saints ; 
Let Israel rejoice without restraints, 
Let Zion praise, relieved of earthly plaints, — 
With dance, and harp, and timbrel all rejoice. 
For God, the meek with victory glorifies; 
O let them now exultingly arise 
And lift Jehovah's name unto the skies, — 
His highest praises sing with joyful voice ; 

That in their hand a two-edged sword may 

be, 
That vengeance on the nations they may see, 
And punishment to evil ones decree, — 
For all His saints have this respected choice. 
Praise ye Jehovah, for such power endowed, 
Allegiance unto Him be long avowed. 



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CL 

^^EAISE ye the Lord according to His 
^^ word, 

Praise God within His sanctuary high, 
Praise Him in firmament of power conferred, 
Praise Him for mighty acts and magnify, 
Praise God because His excellence is heard. 
Praise ye the Lord with trumpet's joyful cry. 
Praise ye the Lord with music unconfined. 
Praise God, the timbrel and the dance pro- 
long, 

Praise Him with instrument of string and 

wind. 
Praise Him upon the sounding cymbals 

strong, 
Praise God with praise of every joyful kind, 
Praise ye the Lord, all living things, in song. 
Praise Lord Jehovah, hallelujahs sing. 
Praise Lord Jehovah, everlasting King ! 



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THE LORD'S PRAYER 

"^l^ SE not vain repetitions when ye pray, 

But as your Saviour hath directed, say : 
Our Father who in Heaven doth abide, 
Hallowed be Thy name whatever betide; 
Thy kingdom come, Thy righteous will be 

done 
In earth as 'tis in Heaven, Thou Holy One ! 
Give us each precious day our daily bread ; 
Forgive our debts, Lord, we humbly pray, 
As we forgive our debtors on the way ; 
Into temptation let us not be led, — 
Deliver us from evil ^s ill design, 
The kingdom, power, glory, all are Thine ! 
Forever and forever shall we then 
Give praise entire to Thee, Our God! Amen. 



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